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Question 1
Fungi exhibit certain characteristics. One of these characteristics is that they
are capable of carrying on photosynthesis.
reproduce using seeds and pollen.
are prokaryotes.
reproduce using spores.
lack cell nuclei.
5 points
Question 2
Which of the following are adaptations to land of both gymnosperms and angiosperms but are lacking in ferns and mosses?
spores
roots stems and leaves
pollen and seeds
fruits and flowers
vascular system
5 points
Question 3
The segmented worms of the phylum Annelida
move by use of flagella.
display radial symmetry.
possess setae on each segment.
are acoelomate.
have an open circulatory system.
5 points
Question 4
Green algae such as Ulva demonstrate an alteration of generations. The diploid phase is called the
zygote.
gametophyte generation.
sporophyte generation.
diploid generation.
embryo.
5 points
Question 5
In general mammals are not good at dispersing chili plant seeds because
the mammals do not travel very far before they release the chili seeds.
the seeds die as they pass through the digestive tract.
the chili seeds do not stick to the mammals fur.
chili seeds are dispersed mainly by the wind.
the mammals are the main pollinators for the chili plant.
5 points
Question 6
In cnidarians nematocysts are important in
obtaining oxygen from the water.
food digestion.
obtaining prey.
excretion of wastes.
movement.
5 points
Question 7
It is generally thought that animals have undergone four major physiological and anatomical innovations during their evolution. These are (in no particular order)
multicellularity bilateral symmetry origin of patterns of embryonic development development of tissues.
development of the versatile forelimb multicellularity origin of patterns of embryonic development development of tissues.
bilateral symmetry development of tissues origin of the multichambered heart origin of patterns of embryonic development.
origin of patterns of embryonic development development of the versatile forelimb origin of the multichambered heart multicellularity.
development of tissues photosynthesis bilateral symmetry multicellularity.
5 points
Question 8
Which of the following adaptations to life on land is found in both insects and modern reptiles?
metamorphosis from a larval form
two pairs of walking legs
body surfaces that resist evaporation
ability to fly
tracheae to distribute oxygen
5 points
Question 9
Which of the following is not a characteristic differentiating Neanderthals from modern humans?
Neanderthals were stronger.
Neanderthals had smaller brains.
Neanderthals had larger noses.
Neanderthals were shorter.
Neanderthals had projecting brow ridges.
5 points
Question 10
All members of the phylum Chordata share
exoskeletons.
a notochord present sometime in their lives.
tails present throughout their lives.
gills present throughout their lives.
a vertebral column.
5 points
Question 11
It is generally thought that four critical innovations arose during the evolution of our ape-like ancestors into humans. All of the following are innovations except
use of brain power for abstract thought.
development of the opposable thumb.
bipedalism.
toolmaking.
expansion of the human brain.
5 points
Question 12
This characteristic allows fungi to withstand heat and drought conditions.
specialized organelles
hyphae
mycelia
cell walls
spores
5 points
Question 13
Plants have adapted to dry land by evolving all of the following except
secreting a waxy coating to prevent water loss.
structures to protect reproductive cells and embryos.
tissues to conduct water through the plant.
forms of chlorophyll more efficient at capturing light.
association with mycorrhizae to improve mineral uptake.
5 points
Question 14
Lichens are
only found growing on living matter.
symbiotic associations between a fungus and an alga.
parasitic interactions between a fungus and an alga.
insensitive to changes in the environment.
capable of causing some obscure diseases.
5 points
Question 15
In bryophytes the rhizoids
obtain nutrients.
serve as attachment structures.
lure possible prey.
obtain water.
are involved in reproduction.
5 points
Question 16
All of the following are parts of a flower except the
ovary.
cuticle.
stamen.
carpel.
fruit.
5 points
Question 17
Which of the following characteristics is not shared by typical birds and mammals?
four-chambered heart
four limbs
milk production
insulating skin structures
endothermy
5 points
Question 18
Cnidarians and ctenophores are similar in that they both have
nematocysts.
radial symmetry.
mesoderm.
a pseudocoel.
a digestive tract with two openings.
5 points
Question 19
Mammals have two traits that set them apart from all other animals. These are
amniotic eggs and milk production.
four-chambered heart and body hair or fur.
four-chambered heart and milk production.
body hair or fur and milk production.
body hair or fur and being homeothermic.
5 points
Question 20
In plants the secondary metabolites are primarily responsible for
protection against ultraviolet radiation.
food gathering.
defense.
overcoming air pollutants.
nutrition.
5 points
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