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What is a phylogenetic tree?
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?
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?
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?
What are the four kingdoms under the Eukarya domain?
What are examples of organisms in the Protista Kingdom?
What are examples of organisms in the Protista Kingdom?
What are examples of organisms in the Fungi Kingdom?
What are examples of organisms in the Fungi Kingdom?
What are examples of organisms in the Plantae Kingdom?
What are examples of organisms in the Plantae Kingdom?
What characteristic distinguishes the Plantae Kingdom from other kingdoms?
What characteristic distinguishes the Plantae Kingdom from other kingdoms?
Which kingdom consists of mostly unicellular eukaryotic organisms?
Which kingdom consists of mostly unicellular eukaryotic organisms?
How many domains are there in the Three Domain System proposed by Woese?
How many domains are there in the Three Domain System proposed by Woese?
Phylogenetic trees depict the lines of evolutionary descent of different species from a common ancestor.
Phylogenetic trees depict the lines of evolutionary descent of different species from a common ancestor.
All life on Earth is part of a single phylogenetic tree, indicating common ancestry.
All life on Earth is part of a single phylogenetic tree, indicating common ancestry.
Humans are classified as primates because they have opposable thumbs and free-moving arms.
Humans are classified as primates because they have opposable thumbs and free-moving arms.
Humans belong to the Mammal classification because they have specialized teeth and milk-producing females.
Humans belong to the Mammal classification because they have specialized teeth and milk-producing females.
The Earth is approximately 3.8 billion years old.
The Earth is approximately 3.8 billion years old.
