Which two organisms are most closely related? Explain your answer.

• Organisms A & C

• Organisms B & C

• Organisms A & B

• Organisms C & A

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

This classification scheme indicates that the house cat is most closely related to the —

• wolf.

• songbird.

• lynx.

• dolphin.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which two vertebrates are most closely related?

• B and E

• C and D

• A and B

• A and D

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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The diagram below is a classification key for fungi and bacteria. Which group of organisms does not produce spores and is photosynthetic?

• Pholiota spp.

• Mycena spp.

• Spirochaetes spp.

• Chloroflexi spp.

The diagram below shows the possible genetic relationships between several groups of organisms. In which pair of genera would organisms with the greatest biochemical similarities most likely be found?

• 1 and 4

• 3 and 4

• 1 and 3

• 2 and 3

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Use the dichotomous key to identify the genus of the bird shown. To which genus does the bird most likely belong?

• Geospiza

• Certhidea

• Platyspiza

• Camarhynchus

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which answer choice identifies the two organisms that are most closely related and why?

• Organism 1 and Organism 2 because they are in the same phylum

• Organism 2 and Organism 4 because they are in the same class

• Organism 3 and Organism 4 because they are in the same order

• Organism 1 and Organism 3 because they are in the same kingdom

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A phylogenetic tree based on similar structures is shown. Which statement is correct based on the phylogenetic tree?

• Organism W is more closely related to Organism X than to Organism Y.

• Organism Y is more closely related to Organism V than to Organism X.

• Organism V is the common ancestor of all the organisms in the tree.

• Organism Z is the most distantly related organism in the tree.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

An organism has the following characteristics: - Eukaryotic - Cell wall made of chitin - Heterotrophic - Non motile (has spores)

Select the ONE kingdom to which this organism belongs.

• Protista

• Eubacteria

• Archaebacteria

• Fungi

• Plantae

What kingdom is coral classified into?

• Coral is classified into the kingdom Animalia.

• Coral is classified into the kingdom Plantae.

• Coral is classified into the kingdom Fungi.

• Coral is classified into the kingdom Protista.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1