Microbiology Quiz: Bacteria and Antibiotics

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What is the study of the geographic distribution of organisms?

Ecology

Phylogeny

Taxonomy

Biogeography (correct)

What is the characteristic of the nostrils of New World Monkeys?

Nostrils are farther apart and pointing up

Nostrils are completely absent

Nostrils have a wide septum (correct)

Nostrils are closer together and pointing down

What is the number of premolars in Old World Monkeys?

1

2 (correct)

4

3

What is the observation about oceanic islands in terms of biodiversity?

They have a low diversity of kinds Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the finches that are found in the Galapagos Islands?

Darwin's Finches Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the scientist who is associated with the discovery of the geographic distribution of organisms?

Charles Darwin Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the evolutionary history of New World and Old World monkeys?

They originated from different ancestors on different continents Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the low diversity of species on oceanic islands?

The islands are geographically isolated from other landmasses Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Galapagos Islands in the study of biogeography?

They are a unique example of island biogeography Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the nasal septum in New World monkeys?

It is wide and flat Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the presence of Darwin's Finches on the Galapagos Islands?

They are an example of adaptive radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the biogeography of continents and that of islands?

Continents have a higher diversity of species than islands Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the distribution of species on different continents?

There is a greater similarity within continents than between continents Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the study of biogeography?

The study of the geographic distribution of organisms Signup and view all the answers

Microbiology Quiz: Bacteria and Antibiotics

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