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Factors Affecting Biological Diversity-Standard Bio 4.4 — Unit test Answers

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Which best explains why angiosperms are the most diverse and successful plant group today?

A
Reproduction is aided by flowers, protected seeds, and insect pollinators.
B
Water transport and photosynthesis are aided by vascular tissue.
C
Plant growth and increasing size are aided by a new way to distribute nutrients.
D
Reproduction is aided by exposed seeds and wind pollination.
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There are four steps in bacterial conjugation. The second step is missing in this list.1. Special sex pilus connects two cells.2.3. Each cell makes a complementary DNA strand.4. The cells separate.Which is the missing step for the process of conjugation described?

A
Two new, identical cells are produced.
B
The cell membrane elongates and pinches off.
C
Some DNA moves from one cell to another.
D
A DNA molecule attaches to the cell membrane.
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Which question is most likely to be found in a dichotomous key for identifying a tree by its leaves?

A
What is the shape of the tree’s leaves?
B
What type of birds prefer nesting in the tree?
C
Are the leaf bases attached opposite to each other on the branch?
D
Are the leaves shaped in a way that slows the evaporation of water?
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In what respect is a mycelium and a fruiting body similar?

A
Both are made of hyphae.
B
Both are found above the ground.
C
Both produce reproductive spores.
D
Both absorb nutrients underground.
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Consider the classification levels of a human. EukaryaAnimaliaChordataMammaliaPrimatesHominidaeHomosapiensWhich is the most specific taxonomic level in the classification system above?

A
sapiens
B
Homo
C
Hominidae
D
Primates
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A scientist has correctly gone through all the possible steps in a dichotomous key, but has not identified an insect. Which most likely describes why he did not identify the insect?

A
The scientist must have made a mistake.
B
The insect might be an unknown variation or a new species.
C
The organism evolved during identification.
D
The dichotomous key had too many questions.
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Which reason best explains why bacteria are good at causing infections in other organisms?

A
It would not be able to divide.
B
Bacteria are transmitted easily and reproduce quickly.
C
Bacteria evolve slowly as they pass on genetic information.
D
Bacteria are easily killed by a host’s immune system or antibiotics.
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A student studies a plant specimen. The student notices that the plant has seeds that are enclosed by a fruit. Which term can the student use to definitely describe the plant based on the evidence that they see?

A
angiosperm
B
gymnosperm
C
monocot
D
dicot
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Shelby is a plant breeder who is trying to identify the cause of a disease among a group of trees. She observes that the organism reproduces through spores and has reproductive structures that are shaped like a sac. Which type of fungus is it?

A
Ascomycota
B
Basidiomycota
C
Chytridiomycota
D
Zygomycota
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Dichotomous keys are constructed based on

A
combinations of characteristics in unknown organisms.
B
combinations of characteristics in known organisms.
C
genetic sequences in known organisms.
D
genetic sequences in unknown organisms.
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Consider the diagram of the basic structure of bacteria.Which of the labeled structures in the diagram allows bacteria to infect organisms under harsh conditions, such as in the acidic stomach?

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These statements compare and contrast Ascomycota and Basidiomycota.I. Some species in both groups can cause plant diseases.II. Species from both groups can be used in making bread rise.III. All species in both groups can be used as food.IV. Ascomycota produce spores in a sac-like structure; Basidiomycota produce spores in a club-shaped structure. Which of the statements are true?

A
II and III
B
III and IV
C
I and IV
D
II and IV
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Ceratium fusus is a protist that is found primarily in coastal waters, especially around the coast of the United Kingdom. These organisms are unique because they can undergo a special chemical reaction at night that helps defend them against predators. It provides defense by attracting larger predators that prey on the organisms that eat Ceratium fusus. Which characteristic of Ceratium fusus is being described?

A
photosynthesis
B
glass-like cell walls
C
bioluminescence
D
chitin cell walls
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Beans, peaches, and tomatoes are all in the same group of plants. What do these plants have in common?

A
Their seeds do not have cotyledons.
B
They do not have vascular tissue.
C
Their seeds are not protected by fruit.
D
They bear flowers and seeds.
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Use this portion of a dichotomous key for tree identification to answer the question.1a. Needlelike leaf ® Step 101b. Broad leaf ® Step 22a. Compound leaf ® Step 32b. Simple leaf ® Step 77a. Leaf bases attached opposite each other on branch ® Step 87b. Leaf bases attached staggered on branch ® Step 118a. Leaves lobed ® Maple8b. Leaves not lobed ® Step 99a. Leaves heart shaped ® Catalpa9b. Leaves not heart shaped ® DogwoodWhich best describes dogwood leaves?

A
They are lobed, simple leaves and are attached staggered on the branch.
B
They are not heart shaped and are attached staggered on the branch.
C
They are compound, broad leaves and are attached oppositely on the branch.
D
They are nonlobed, simple leaves and are attached oppositely on the branch.

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