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REVIEW: Phylogeny/Cladograms/Dichotomous Key

Authored by Brianna Shuler

Science

9th - 12th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 16+ times

REVIEW: Phylogeny/Cladograms/Dichotomous Key
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

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According to this data, the unknown bacterial species is most closely related to: 

Species I
Species II
Species III
Species IV

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is this an example of?

Homologous structure

Analogous structure

Vestigial organs

Functional adaption

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

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Some organisms that share a common ancestor have features that have different functions, but similar structures.  These are known as

vestigial structures
analogous structures
homologous structures
fossil structures

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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According to this tree, which of these animal phyla are most closely related?

Arthropoda & Mollusca

Arthropoda & Chordata

Chordata & Mollusca

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Where is the alligator and T. rex's common ancestor?

Point A

Point B

Point C

Point D

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What do you call the traits shown on phylogenetic trees, such as "four limbs" or "vertebrae"?

Derived characteristics

Speedy Lambofeeties

Branching elements

Harmonious changes

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which organism is the most distantly related to all the others?

Raccoon

Dog

Giant Panda

Sun Bear

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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