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What is primarily used to classify organisms into groups that reflect their evolutionary history?
What is primarily used to classify organisms into groups that reflect their evolutionary history?
What does phylogenetic analysis focus on?
What does phylogenetic analysis focus on?
In the polyphasic approach to taxonomy, which method involves examining DNA?
In the polyphasic approach to taxonomy, which method involves examining DNA?
What are hatch marks used to indicate in a phylogenetic tree?
What are hatch marks used to indicate in a phylogenetic tree?
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What is the first step in constructing a phylogenetic tree?
What is the first step in constructing a phylogenetic tree?
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Sister taxa are defined as organisms that?
Sister taxa are defined as organisms that?
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What type of analysis focuses on observable characteristics present in organisms?
What type of analysis focuses on observable characteristics present in organisms?
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Which of the following best describes analogous structures?
Which of the following best describes analogous structures?
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What is true about the classification of dolphins and sharks?
What is true about the classification of dolphins and sharks?
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How does embryonic development differ between marsupials and eutherians?
How does embryonic development differ between marsupials and eutherians?
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What are the three domains identified in the Tree of Life?
What are the three domains identified in the Tree of Life?
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What is the main characteristic of prokaryotes in relation to their cellular structure?
What is the main characteristic of prokaryotes in relation to their cellular structure?
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Which rRNA is associated with bacterial and archaeal organisms?
Which rRNA is associated with bacterial and archaeal organisms?
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What limitation is suggested by the application of Occam's Razor in evolutionary biology?
What limitation is suggested by the application of Occam's Razor in evolutionary biology?
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What do eukaryotes lack in relation to rRNA compared to prokaryotes?
What do eukaryotes lack in relation to rRNA compared to prokaryotes?
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Which method can be used to analyze genetic differences in eukaryotes?
Which method can be used to analyze genetic differences in eukaryotes?
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What was the primary goal of using phylogeny in the study of whale meat samples?
What was the primary goal of using phylogeny in the study of whale meat samples?
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Which method was primarily employed to identify whale meat species in the study?
Which method was primarily employed to identify whale meat species in the study?
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Among the studied species, which whale is legally permitted to be sold in Japan?
Among the studied species, which whale is legally permitted to be sold in Japan?
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What does the biological species concept emphasize as a key factor for defining species?
What does the biological species concept emphasize as a key factor for defining species?
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What contributes to the genetic cohesion of a species, according to the biological species concept?
What contributes to the genetic cohesion of a species, according to the biological species concept?
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In the context of speciation, what typically initiates the divergence of a population?
In the context of speciation, what typically initiates the divergence of a population?
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Which type of DNA is noted for evolving relatively quickly, making it useful for studying recent evolutionary events?
Which type of DNA is noted for evolving relatively quickly, making it useful for studying recent evolutionary events?
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What prevents the gametes of different sea urchin species from successfully fertilizing each other?
What prevents the gametes of different sea urchin species from successfully fertilizing each other?
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What is a characteristic of reduced hybrid fertility?
What is a characteristic of reduced hybrid fertility?
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What is the result of adaptive radiation according to Darwin's concept of speciation?
What is the result of adaptive radiation according to Darwin's concept of speciation?
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Which of the following is an example of hybrid breakdown?
Which of the following is an example of hybrid breakdown?
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What is a limitation of the biological species concept?
What is a limitation of the biological species concept?
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Which species concept defines species based only on morphological traits?
Which species concept defines species based only on morphological traits?
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What might impaired hybrid development indicate?
What might impaired hybrid development indicate?
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Which of the following best describes hybrid fertility in mules?
Which of the following best describes hybrid fertility in mules?
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Which concept defines species based on the ecological niches they occupy?
Which concept defines species based on the ecological niches they occupy?
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What is primarily emphasized by the Biological Species Concept?
What is primarily emphasized by the Biological Species Concept?
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What prevents gene flow in allopatric speciation?
What prevents gene flow in allopatric speciation?
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Which mechanism is commonly associated with sympatric speciation in plants?
Which mechanism is commonly associated with sympatric speciation in plants?
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What role does natural selection play in the divergence of isolated populations?
What role does natural selection play in the divergence of isolated populations?
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What geological event contributed to the allopatric speciation of several snapping shrimp species?
What geological event contributed to the allopatric speciation of several snapping shrimp species?
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In sympatric speciation, which of the following factors does NOT typically contribute?
In sympatric speciation, which of the following factors does NOT typically contribute?
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Which statement about Grolar bears is accurate?
Which statement about Grolar bears is accurate?
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What is a potential outcome when populations stop interbreeding due to geographic isolation?
What is a potential outcome when populations stop interbreeding due to geographic isolation?
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What is reproductive isolation primarily designed to prevent?
What is reproductive isolation primarily designed to prevent?
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Which of the following is an example of temporal isolation?
Which of the following is an example of temporal isolation?
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Which mechanism of reproductive isolation causes mating attempts to fail due to physical differences?
Which mechanism of reproductive isolation causes mating attempts to fail due to physical differences?
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What type of barrier does habitat isolation illustrate?
What type of barrier does habitat isolation illustrate?
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Which species isolation mechanism emphasizes unique courtship behaviors?
Which species isolation mechanism emphasizes unique courtship behaviors?
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How does pre-zygotic isolation differ from post-zygotic isolation?
How does pre-zygotic isolation differ from post-zygotic isolation?
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Which of the following statements about mechanical isolation is correct?
Which of the following statements about mechanical isolation is correct?
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Why would the Blue Footed Booby's courtship display be considered a barrier to mating with other species?
Why would the Blue Footed Booby's courtship display be considered a barrier to mating with other species?
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Study Notes
Distinguishing & Categorizing Species
- Traits shared due to common ancestry are used to classify organisms into groups reflecting evolutionary history.
- Hatch marks represent shared characteristics within a group.
- Taxonomic methods use multiple approaches (e.g., phylogenetic, genotypic, phenotypic) for identifying and describing new species.
- The polyphasic approach uses three methods:
- Phylogenetic analysis: examining genotypes (DNA) to understand evolutionary relationships.
- Genotypic analysis: looking at genotypes (DNA) for species identification.
- Phenotypic analysis: studying observable characteristics for species classification.
- Phylogenetic analysis studies evolutionary relationships between traits and organisms.
- Example: Dogs, cats, bats, and wolves are mammals but phenotypic differences are significant. Phylogenetic analysis might not detect the commonality.
Building a Tree
- Step 1: Align sequences: arrange DNA sequences in rows to compare differences.
- Step 2: Create a distance matrix: compare all sequences and record the number of differences.
- "--" = no difference.
- Step 3: Construct the tree: add nodes connecting lineages with the fewest differences.
- Nodes represent common ancestors; 1 & 2 or 3&4 are sister taxa (most recent common ancestors).
Analogous Structures
- Structures appear similar but not closely related.
- Example: sharks and dolphins have similar features (dorsal fins, streamlined bodies, flippers) because of convergent evolution, but they have different internal structural characteristics (sharks are fish and dolphins are mammals).
Convergent Evolution
- Sugar gliders (marsupials) and flying squirrels (eutherians) superficially resemble each other but have different evolutionary histories.
- Marsupials develop outside the uterus; eutherians develop inside. (Gestation difference)
Three Domain Systems
- Scientists identified three domains in the tree of life: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.
- The domains Bacteria/Archaea are prokaryotic (no nucleus or membrane-bound organelles).
- The domain Eukarya is eukaryotic (has a nucleus).
Ribosomal Subunits
- Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is highly conserved.
- Small differences in rRNA sequences may indicate evolutionary divergence.
- 16S rRNA is used as a molecular clock for evolutionary relationships.
- 18S rRNA is used in eukaryotes to study evolutionary relationships.
- Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) comes from the mother and can be used to determine relationships.
- mtDNA sequences can be used to identify relationships between organisms.
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Explore the methods used to classify and categorize species based on evolutionary traits and shared ancestry. This quiz will guide you through phylogenetic, genotypic, and phenotypic analyses, teaching you how to build a classification tree. Understand the significance of observable characteristics and genetic relationships in the classification process.
