Biology unit 1 Flashcards
Linnaeus contributed to taxonomy by inventing the _____ naming system.
Binomial
Taxonomy is the science that helps us understand the ____ and ____ in God’s creation.
Order and Meaning
Linnaeus’ concept of kinds differed from ours today in holding that:
A kind may be a species, genus, or family
A kind is a genus
Variation may exist within a kind
Variation does not exist within a kind
Variation does not exist within a kind
A group of organisms which has been reclassified is:
Mallard duck
Canis familiaris
English sparrow
Domesticus passer
English sparrow
Groups of similar organisms within a species are called ____.
Subspecies
The first word of the scientific name is capitalized, functions as a(n) ______, and tells the ______ of the organism.
- noun
2. genus
A number of similar families make up a(n) ___.
Order
The second highest taxon is called a(n) ____ when categorizing plants and a(n) ____ when categorizing animals
- Division
2. Phylum
In binomial nomenclature, the first word in the name corresponds to: ____, _____ and ____
- Genus name
- Noun
- Capitalized (first letter)
In binomial nomenclature, the second word in the name corresponds to:
______ and _____ and
______
- Species name
- Adjective
- Lower case
True or false. To a taxonomist a plant is the sum total of all its characteristics.
True
True or false. Corn is a type of grass.
True
There are _________ kinds of plants than animals.
More or Fewer
Fewer
True or false. The telephone book shows relationships and is, therefore, a good example of a natural system of classification.
False
Organisms are limited to reproducing only after their own kind by:
- Genesis only
- known laws of genetics
- genetic speculation
- observation throughout human history
Known laws of genetics and observation throughout human history
The best choice for explaining the meaning of binomial nomenclature is:
- two words
- two-name calling
- scientific name
- taxonomic grouping
Two-name Calling
A diagram showing limited variations of life developing from the creation model would appear as:
- a tree
- a forest of unique trees
- a tree with different branches
- A forest of unique trees
Classifying by using flower color, leaf shape, and leaf arrangement are examples of a(n) _________ system of classification.
Artificial
According to today’s _________ system of classification, any characteristic may provide clues to relationships among living things.
Natural
How do we know that the horse and the donkey are not of the same species?
- They do not have similar morphology.
- They are unable to interbreed.
- Offspring of a horse and donkey have a unique morphology.
- Offspring of a horse and donkey are unable to reproduce.
- Offspring of a horse and donkey are unable to reproduce.
What is meant by “gaps” within living things or fossils?
- missing links
- a distinct and obvious lack of transition between all higher levels of taxa
- specimens representing evidence for evolutionary transitions
- Missing links and 2. a distinct and obvious lack of transition between all higher levels of taxa
Regarding the origin of life:
- science has proven the starting mechanisms
- evolutionary theory still relies on speculation
- creation scientists have proven the Bible’s account
- evolutionary theory still relies on speculation
Speciation is founded on the principle of genetic mutations and:
- documented observations of genetics
- established laws of genetics
- speculated genetic possibilities
- Speculated genetic possibilities
