Midterm Questions

Question 1

What makes a plant?

Answer 1

1. Ps Pigments (Chlorophyll A + B)
2. Starch
3. Two anterior flagella (at some stage)

Question 2

What is the difference between Theory Neutral and Theory Grounded approaches?

Answer 2

Theory neutral: observations of characters are not attached to a theory
Theory grounded: concepts and inferences develop from observations

Question 3

Linnaeus vs Darwin, who is more theory grounded?

Answer 3

Linnaeus considered an order to creation based on form – a created order. He still had an observational approach

Darwin: very theory grounded approach?

Question 4

What are functional adaptations of CAM photosynthesis?

Answer 4

Stomata open at night which allow CO2 to diffuse into the leaf.
Stomata close during the day and CO2 is released by Rubisco.
- allows photosynthesis to occur during the day while preserving water from evaporation through stomata