Biology: Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
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What is the primary focus of the discipline of taxonomy?

  • Identifying and grouping organisms into taxa (correct)
  • Studying the evolutionary relationships among organisms
  • Classifying organisms based on their motility
  • Analyzing the diversity of organisms in extreme habitats

    • Who is credited with the development of the first phylogenetic tree of life?

  • Aristotle
  • Carl Woese
  • Charles Darwin
  • Ernst Haeckel (correct)

    • What is the significance of the 16S rRNA gene in microbiology?

  • It is used to infer evolutionary relationships among microorganisms (correct)
  • It is used to determine the biomass of an ecosystem
  • It is used to measure the diversity of organisms in a habitat
  • It is used to classify organisms into different kingdoms

    • What is the characteristic that distinguishes prokaryotes from eukaryotes?

    <p>The lack of a nucleus or organelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Shannon's Index in ecology?

    <p>To determine the diversity of organisms in a habitat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most general level of classification in biology?

    <p>Domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of deductive reasoning in scientific hypotheses?

    <p>It involves generating specific, logically certain predictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a theory and a law in science?

    <p>A theory is a broad framework, while a law is a specific, concise description</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key limitation of observational studies?

    <p>They cannot establish causation, only correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of evaluating the source of a scientific claim?

    <p>To assess the credibility of the media source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when designing an experiment?

    <p>Using a control group to compare results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'GIGO' refer to in the context of simulation/modeling studies?

    <p>Garbage In, Garbage Out</p> Signup and view all the answers

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