Identifying Unknown Organisms — Unit test Answers

Which level of biological classification is the lowest level that butterflies (invertebrates) and dogs (vertebrates) have in common?

Consider the classification levels of a human. EukaryaAnimaliaChordataMammaliaPrimatesHominidaeHomosapiensWhich is the most specific taxonomic level in the classification system above?

Which reason best explains why bacteria are good at causing infections in other organisms?

In what respect is a mycelium and a fruiting body similar?

Scientists group organisms into kingdoms by looking at specific characteristics. Thermus aquaticus, shown below, is a specialized bacteria called a thermophile. Thermophiles are microorganisms that can live in bodies of water that are extremely hot, such as deep sea hydrothermal vents.Which characteristic most likely describes a mushroom but not Thermus aquaticus?

Consider the virus that has a complex shape. Which organism does this virus infect?

Which question is most likely to be found in a dichotomous key for identifying a tree by its leaves?

Which example best demonstrates the importance of having knowledge of evolutionary relationships?

Which kingdom(s) include both unicellular and multicellular organisms?

Cacti typically grow in very dry climates with infrequent rainfall. When it does rain, the rain usually only penetrates a few inches into the soil. Which adaptation is most likely to help a cactus survive in the dry climate?

Which level of classification contains orders but is smaller than phylum?

Which statement best describes the difference between xylem and phloem?

Which best describes the different modes of bacterial reproduction?

Which is the correct written form of the scientific name that uses the rules of binomial nomenclature?

Beans, peaches, and tomatoes are all in the same group of plants. What do these plants have in common?

These statements compare and contrast Ascomycota and Basidiomycota.I. Some species in both groups can cause plant diseases.II. Species from both groups can be used in making bread rise.III. All species in both groups can be used as food.IV. Ascomycota produce spores in a sac-like structure; Basidiomycota produce spores in a club-shaped structure. Which of the statements are true?