18 Questions
What does a clade on a phylogenetic tree represent?
A branch on the tree of life
What is the primary purpose of a cladogram in phylogenetic systematics?
To illustrate the evolutionary history of a group of organisms
What is an apomorphy in the context of phylogenetic approach?
A derived or changed character state
What is the main goal of modern classification in biology?
To group organisms based on their evolutionary relationships
What is the term for the study of the genealogy and evolutionary history of a group of organisms?
Phylogeny
What is the term for a group of organisms that includes a common ancestor and all of its descendants?
Monophyletic taxon
What is the term for the process by which an organism produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent?
Asexual reproduction
What is the term for the nutrients that are essential for plant growth and development?
Inorganic nutrients
What does the term 'taxonomy' literally mean?
Arrangement law
What is the primary focus of phylogeny?
The evolutionary history of a group
What is the purpose of taxonomy in biology?
To group and name organisms based on their studies
What is the term for the study of the structure, function, and development of living organisms?
Developmental biology
What is the term for a group that includes a common ancestor and all its descendants?
Clade
What is the term for the nutrients that are essential for animal growth and development?
Essential nutrients
What is the purpose of a cladogram?
To show the evolutionary history of a group
What is a synapomorphy?
A shared derived characteristic that is present in all members of a group
What is the term for the naming of organisms?
Nomenclature
What is the term for a characteristic that is present in an ancestor but not in its descendants?
Symplesiomorphy
Test your knowledge of general biology concepts, including phylogenetic trees, reproduction, development, and nutrition. Review key terms and concepts before the 4th quarter assessment.
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