Spring Final Exam Review 2024

Which of the following is not proof of recent common ancestry?

• DNA similarities

• Homologous Structures

• Early developmental similarities

• All of these are proof

Reorder the following to reflect the how traits are formed

• Proteins

• DNA

• RNA

Match the following mechanisms of evolution with the proper description

• Random event changes allele frequency

• Genetic Drift

• Organisms select most desired traits

• Mutations

• Errors occur resulting in a new trait

• Natural Selection

• New alleles are introduced

• Non-random mating

• Traits best suited to environment

• Gene Flow

Speciation is the formation of a new species caused by ______________ - when geographical barriers separate a population and they continue to become more different over time.

• Genetic Drift

• Reproductive Isolation

• Natural Selection

• Non-random Mating

Reorder the following classification levels beginning with the most broad and becoming more specific

• Order

• Species

• Kingdom

• Domain

• Genus

An organism's scientific name is derived from which two levels of classification?

• Genus and Family

• Domain and Class

• Genus and Species

• Family and Species

Match the following body systems with their function

• Transport substances in the body

• Immune

• Bring in oxygen and remove CO2

• Circulatory

• Protect the body using white blood cells

• Nervous

• Control the body with electrical impulse

• Endocrine

• Use hormones to maintain homeostasis

• Respiratory

Match the following system names with some of their major organs

• Lungs

• Digestive

• Skin

• Respiratory

• Brain

• Endocrine

• Glands

• Integumentary

• Intestines

• Nervous

This type of specialized plant cell is responsible for controlling the opening and closing of stomata to allow for gas exchange in the leaves.

• Xylem

• Pistil

• Mesophyll

• Guard cells

Match the following plant organs with their primary function

• Contain vascular tissue to transport

• Leaves

• Obtain water thru osmosis

• Flower

• House the reproductive parts

• Stem

• Site of photosynthesis

• Roots