Identifying Unknown Organisms — Unit test Answers

A biologist is in the process of classifying a newly discovered fungus. The fungus is a decomposer and has saclike structures. The organism most likely belongs in the same group as which of the following?

Consider the table.Types of BacteriaFormShapeAssociated diseaseCoccusXStrep throatBacillusRod shapedYSpirillumSpiralCholera Which best describes X and Y?

Mike is studying the phylogenetic tree for big cats. He made several statements about the tree. Which statement is not true?

Which best describes the lysogenic cycle?

Refer to this portion of a dichotomous key to answer the question.1. (a) Has a single dorsal fin ® 5 (b) Has a double dorsal fin ® 25. (a) Has a small fin on back near tail ® 6 (b) Has no fin on back near tail ® 76. (a) Has barbs near the mouth ® Catfish (b) Does not have barbs near the mouth ® 107. (a) Tail is asymmetrical ® Sturgeon (b) Tail is symmetrical ® 8What would the result be when identifying a fish with a single dorsal fin, no fin on its back near the tail, and a tail that is asymmetrical?

Which series correctly lists the eight taxonomic levels in order, from the broadest group to the most specific group?

A botanist has discovered a new plant species and is trying to classify the plant. Its seed has one cotyledon, it has six flower parts, its leaves have parallel veins, its stem is herbaceous, and the vascular bundles in its stem are scattered throughout the stem. Which best classifies this plant?

Which question would be asked in a dichotomous key?

The cactus has a specialized fleshy stem that is specialized to store water for long periods of time. Which plant tissue most likely makes this action possible?

Which level of classification includes the most species?

This diagram summarizes a method to group land plants. Which row in the table best represents the evolution of plants that match the diagram? Labels for Plant Classifications 123456AGymnospermsAngiospermsSeed plantsSeedless plantsMonocotsDicotsBDicotsMonocotsAngiospermsGymnospermsSeed plantsSeedless plantsCSeed plantsSeedless plantsAngiospermsGymnospermsDicotsMonocotsDSeedless plantsSeed plantsGymnospermsAngiospermsMonocotsDicots

Phytoplankton, shown on the left in the image below, are microscopic organisms that can be found in freshwater and salt water environments. They perform photosynthesis to get energy and act as an important food source for larger organisms, such as the whale that is shown on the right. Which characteristic describes the whale but not its food source, the phytoplankton?

When an insect is feeding on a plant, which types of tissue are at work to protect the plant and help it heal from injury?

Which best describes the difference between protists that have cilia and those that have flagella?

Which statement is best supported by the data in the graph?

An example of genetic recombination is shown in the diagram.Which type of bacterial reproduction is depicted in the diagram?

These are the three main organs that make up the plant body. What is the main function of the structure that is identified as A in the picture above?

Which best explains why viruses do not have special structures or enzymes that allow them to make their own food?

Consider the diagram of the basic structure of a bacterium.Which of the labeled structures in the image allows bacteria to exchange genetic material and thus evolve to be better pathogens?

Which protist exhibits both animal-like and plant-like characteristics?