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Evolution, Taxonomy, Cells, Viruses Reteach 22-23

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Giraffes that were tall enough to reach the leaves on trees were able to survive and reproduce. This is an example of which of the following terms?

a)

natural selection

b)

mutation

c)

genetics

d)

ecosystem

2.

a change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment

a)

adaptation

b)

mutation

c)

variation

d)

biodiversity

3.

A random change in allele frequencies in a population due to chance events

a)

gene flow

b)

genetic drift

c)

genetic equilibrium

d)

adaptation

4.

Movement of alleles from one population to another

a)

genetic drift

b)

gene flow

c)

genetic equilibrium

d)

camouflage

5.

The forelimbs of mammals have similar anatomy because these groups descended from a recent common ancestor. Their bone structure is an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

a)

vestigial

b)

analogous

c)

homologous

6.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the characteristics of prokaryotic cells?

a)

Contains DNA, ribosomes, and cytoplasm

b)

Has a membrane-bound organelles and ribosomes

c)

Cells are complex with membrane-bound organelles

d)

Contains DNA, nucleus, and ribosomes

7.

A virus's genetic material is surrounded by

a)

a protein capsid

b)

a membrane-bound nucleus

c)

cytoplasm

d)

nothing

8.

viruses are non-living because

a)

they cannot reproduce on their own (independently)

b)

they do not evolve (change over time)

c)

they have both DNA and RNA

d)

they can metabolize nutrients

9.

Scientists around the world use a standardized taxonomic system. Why would scientists want to use a taxonomic system that is standardized?

a)

In order to avoid confusion with the identification of organisms

b)

Because Linnaeus established the system

c)

So that Latin names can be applied for a practical purpose

d)

In order to place organisms in different groups

10.

Suppose you are interested in the scientific classification of wolves. You look up the scientific name for a wolf and discover that it is Canis lupus. Which animal below is the MOST closely related to this wolf?

a)

Felis sylvestris

b)

Alopex Lagopus

c)

Canis latrans

d)

Ursa americanus

11.

structures are anatomically similar, but have different functions

a)

homologous structures

b)

vestigial structures

c)

analogous structures

d)

camouflage

12.

the frog is most closely related to the

a)

tuna

b)

salamander

c)

human

d)

turtle

13.

which color dot represents the ancestral species

a)

pink

b)

red

c)

grey

d)

yellow

14.

Two organisms that are closely related would have

a)

very similar DNA sequences

b)

exactly the same DNA sequences

c)

no proteins in common

d)

completely different DNA sequence

15.
A fossil of an extinct dinosaur is found and the anatomy of the fossil shows similarities to that of a bird. What could this mean?
a)
This is purely by chance and isn't significant
b)
The extinct dinosaur and modern bird share a common ancestor
c)
All dinosaurs evolved into birds and that's why there aren't any dinosaurs alive today
d)
Dinosaurs choose to fly, and evolved into birds to escape predation and capture food
16.

What is the primary difference between a prokaryote and a eukaryote?

a)

ribosomes

b)

membrane-bound organelles

c)

cell walls

d)

plasma membrane

17.

Viruses differ from cells in which of the following ways?

a)

Cells contain proteins, abut viruses do not

b)

Cells contain genetic information in the form of DNA, but viruses do not carry their own genetic information

c)

Viruses are larger than cells

d)

Viruses cannot reproduce themselves, but cells can

18.

The __________ cycle is quick. It takes only 2-7 days for the symptoms to show.

a)

lysogenic

b)

both lytic and lysogenic

c)

lytic

d)

cell cycle

19.

Individuals that have been infected with the HIV virus can remain without symptoms for a period of weeks to years. Which cycle does HIV use to reproduce?

a)

lysogenic cycle

b)

lytic cycle

c)

cell cycle

d)

replication cycle

20.

What are viruses mostly made of?

a)

DNA and RNA

b)

Genetic material (DNA or RNA)

c)

Proteins such as protein capsid and tail fibers

d)

Proteins and genetic material (DNA or RNA)