Q3 Module 9 Systematics Based on Evolutionary Relationships: Tree of Life and Systematics

Question 1

Which of the following is the study of the evolutionary history of a species that
determines both the process and history of evolutionary development?

Answer 1

Phylogeny

Question 2

Which of the following is the classification of living things that based on their
evolutionary relationships?

Answer 2

Systematics

Question 3

Body parts of organisms that are similar in structure and position but
different in function are called___________.

Answer 3

Homologous Structure

Question 4

Body parts of organisms that have the same function, but different in
structure are called__________.

Answer 4

Analogous Structure

Question 5

Which of the following pairs are the best examples of homologous structures?

Answer 5

Bat wing and human hand

Question 6

Both birds and mammals have 4 - chambered heart. Which of the following
can be the best conclusion that can be derived from this statement?

Answer 6

The common ancestor of birds and mammals had a 4-chambered heart.

Question 7

Which of the following statement can proved that a certain biological
classification is true?

Answer 7

If it is supported both by fossil records and amino acid sequencing.

Question 8

Cladograms constructed from evidence from molecular systematics are based
on similarities in________________.

Answer 8

Mutations to homologous genes.

Question 9

What conclusion can be drawn validly from these data?

A. Humans evolved from chimpanzees.
B. Humans and other primates evolved from rabbits.
C. Most of the genes of other organisms are analogous with the rabbit genes.
D. Humans shared a common ancestor most recently with chimpanzees.

Answer 9

Humans shared a common ancestor most recently with chimpanzees.