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Who is credited with creating the first phylogenetic tree of life?
Who is credited with creating the first phylogenetic tree of life?
- Aristotle
- Ernst Haeckel (correct)
- Charles Darwin
- Carl Woese
What type of organisms are characterized by the absence of a nucleus or organelles?
What type of organisms are characterized by the absence of a nucleus or organelles?
- Eukarya
- Fungi
- Archaea
- Bacteria and Archaea (correct)
What is the name of the index used to measure diversity?
What is the name of the index used to measure diversity?
- Evolutionary Index
- Shannon's Index (correct)
- Phylogenetic Index
- Diversity Index
What is the term for the study of the evolutionary relationships among organisms?
What is the term for the study of the evolutionary relationships among organisms?
Which of the following is NOT a domain of life?
Which of the following is NOT a domain of life?
What is the term for the RNA molecule that is used to infer evolutionary relationships?
What is the term for the RNA molecule that is used to infer evolutionary relationships?
What is the main purpose of deductive reasoning in testing hypotheses?
What is the main purpose of deductive reasoning in testing hypotheses?
What is the main difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?
What is the main difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?
What is the main limitation of observational studies?
What is the main limitation of observational studies?
What is the main purpose of evaluating the media source of a scientific claim?
What is the main purpose of evaluating the media source of a scientific claim?
What is the main characteristic of a scientific hypothesis?
What is the main characteristic of a scientific hypothesis?
What is the main advantage of simulation/modeling studies?
What is the main advantage of simulation/modeling studies?
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