Biology Classification Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a dichotomous key?

• A. A chart that helps identify different types of birds based on their beak shape

• B. A diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships between different species

• C. A table that classifies organisms into different kingdoms

• D. A graph that analyzes the population growth of a species over time

What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?

• A. To analyze the population growth of a species

• B. To classify organisms into different kingdoms

• C. To identify and classify organisms based on their characteristics

• D. To show the evolutionary relationships between different species

Which of the following is an example of dichotomous key practice?

• A. Observing and recording the characteristics of different plants

• B. Analyzing the DNA sequence of a species

• C. Creating a cladogram to show evolutionary relationships

• D. Classifying organisms into different phyla

What is a cladogram used for?

• A. To analyze the population growth of a species

• B. To classify organisms into different kingdoms

• C. To identify and classify organisms based on their characteristics

• D. To show the evolutionary relationships between different species

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following is an example of cladogram analysis?

• A. Observing and recording the characteristics of different plants

• B. Analyzing the DNA sequence of a species

• C. Creating a dichotomous key to identify organisms

• D. Classifying organisms into different phyla

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the purpose of dichotomous key classification?

• A. To analyze the population growth of a species

• B. To classify organisms into different kingdoms

• C. To identify and classify organisms based on their characteristics

• D. To show the evolutionary relationships between different species

Which of the following is an example of cladogram interpretation?

• A. Observing and recording the characteristics of different plants

• B. Analyzing the DNA sequence of a species

• C. Creating a dichotomous key to identify organisms

• D. Interpreting the evolutionary relationships between different species

What is the main difference between a dichotomous key and a cladogram?

• A. A dichotomous key shows evolutionary relationships, while a cladogram classifies organisms

• B. A dichotomous key classifies organisms, while a cladogram shows evolutionary relationships

• C. A dichotomous key is based on DNA analysis, while a cladogram is based on physical characteristics

• D. A dichotomous key is used for plants, while a cladogram is used for animals

Which of the following is true about dichotomous key classification?

• A. It is based on physical characteristics of organisms

• B. It is used to analyze the population growth of a species

• C. It is only applicable to plants

• D. It shows the evolutionary relationships between different species

What can be inferred from a cladogram?

• A. The population growth of a species

• B. The DNA sequence of a species

• C. The evolutionary relationships between different species

• D. The physical characteristics of organisms

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2