Biology: Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
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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?

  • Eukarya
  • Fungi
  • Archaea
  • Bacteria and Archaea (correct)

    • 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?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a domain of life?

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

    What is the term for the RNA molecule that is used to infer evolutionary relationships?

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

    What is the main purpose of deductive reasoning in testing hypotheses?

    <p>To generate specific, logically certain predictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

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

    What is the main limitation of observational studies?

    <p>They are not able to establish causation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To determine the accuracy of the original research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a scientific hypothesis?

    <p>It must be testable and falsifiable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of simulation/modeling studies?

    <p>They can be used to model complex systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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