Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes why the process of evolution is easier to study in fruit flies than in birds?

Fruit flies have a much shorter generation time than birds.

Fruit flies are smaller than birds.

Fruit flies have a simpler diet than birds.

Fruit flies do not live as long as birds.

Question 2

Which of the following statements represents evidence that supports the theory of common descent, but specifically contradicts the hypothesis of separate types?

The fossil record provides substantial evidence that humans and chimps share a common ancestor.

Radiometric dating methods show that Earth is billions of years old.

Many genes found in humans are also found in mold, and they perform the same function in mold that they do in humans.

The fossil record provides copious unequivocal evidence that the species that inhabit Earth have changed dramatically over time.

Question 3

Which of the following groupings is the MOST appropriate according to the classification system developed by Linnaeus?

Group 1: whale, giant fruit bat, giant walking stick (an insect); Group 2: penguin, ostrich, human; Group 3: hummingbird, bee, water strider bug

Group 1: penguin, ostrich, hummingbird; Group 2: water strider bug, giant walking stick (an insect); Group 3: whale, human, giant fruit bat

Group 1: hummingbird, ostrich, bee; Group 2: whale, human, penguin; Group 3: giant walking stick (an insect), water strider bug, giant fruit bat

Group 1: penguin, water strider bug, whale; Group 2: ostrich, giant walking stick (an insect), human; Group 3: hummingbird, bee, giant fruit bat

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the gene pool of a species is TRUE?

The genes in a species are only part of a universal gene pool that encompasses all species.

The gene pool is different in different individuals of the same species.

Every individual of a species carries part of the gene pool for that species in its chromosomes.

Every individual of a species carries the whole gene pool for that species in its chromosomes.

Question 5

The number of cases of Tuberculosis (TB) has risen because:

TB learned to survive antibiotic treatment.

random mutation has resulted in antibiotic resistant TB.

antibiotics do not treat TB.

there are not enough sanatoriums for treatment.

Question 6

Put the following in order of most inclusive to specific.

Species

Domain

Kingdom

Phyla

Genus

Question 7

Match the following terms to the definition or example. Not every definition will be used.

Animalia           A. eukaryotic, multicellular organisms that make their own food

Bacteria           B. most diverse kingdom

Viruses            C. eukaryotic, multicellular organisms such as mammals

Protista           D. prokaryotes such as E. coli

Fungi               E. nonliving microbes

                      F. eukaryotic, multicellular organisms such as mushrooms

Question 8

Match the following terms to the definition or example. Not every definition will be used.

Diatoms            A. Produces the flavor of cheese

Cnidaria            B. Segmented worms

Tapeworm         C. One of the most commercially important fungal forms

Earthworm         D. Animals with backbones

Arthropods         E. Shrimp, insects, crabs, and spiders

Vertebrates        F. Jellyfish and corals

Plants                G. Parasitic flatworms

Algae                H. Animals without backbones

Yeast                I. Single cells that produce a glass shell

Mold                 J. Only protists that produce their own food

                       K. Provide drugs like aspirin and digitali

Question 9

Consider what you have learned about natural selection and mutation concerning health issues like TB and head lice, and apply it to pesticide use and farming. Explain what is meant by a "pesticide treadmill" and why it is a concern to farmers and consumers.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.