Phylogenetic Tree Quiz: Understanding Evolutionary Relationships
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What is a phylogenetic tree?

  • A type of botanical garden
  • A diagram depicting the evolutionary descent of different species from a common ancestor (correct)
  • A tree used for climbing by primates
  • A type of tree found in rainforests

    • When did microbial life first appear on Earth?

  • 2.5 billion years ago
  • 4.6 billion years ago
  • 1.8 billion years ago
  • 3.8 - 3.9 billion years ago (correct)

    • According to the Three Domain System, which of the following are the domains of life?

  • Protista, Monera, Prototista
  • Animalia, Plantae, Fungi
  • Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya (correct)
  • Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians

    • What are the four kingdoms under the Eukarya domain?

    <p>Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of organisms in the Protista Kingdom?

    <p>Slime molds, Euglenoids, Algae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of organisms in the Fungi Kingdom?

    <p>Sac fungi, Club fungi, Yeasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are examples of organisms in the Plantae Kingdom?

    <p>Mosses, Ferns, Conifers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes the Plantae Kingdom from other kingdoms?

    <p>Photosynthesis and absorption for nutrient intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kingdom consists of mostly unicellular eukaryotic organisms?

    <p>Protista Kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many domains are there in the Three Domain System proposed by Woese?

    <p>Three domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phylogenetic trees depict the lines of evolutionary descent of different species from a common ancestor.

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

    All life on Earth is part of a single phylogenetic tree, indicating common ancestry.

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

    Humans are classified as primates because they have opposable thumbs and free-moving arms.

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

    Humans belong to the Mammal classification because they have specialized teeth and milk-producing females.

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

    The Earth is approximately 3.8 billion years old.

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

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