Bio 101 Exam 4                                             Your Name: ___________________           

November 30, 2011                                       TA or lab: _____________________

 

 

  1. The classification system of taxonomy developed by Carolus Linnaeus is:
    1. Divisional        b. Binomial nomenclature       c. Phylogenetics          d. Linneatics

 

  1. Which classification level would contain the greatest number of species?
    1. Order               b. Kingdom     c. Class            d. Family

 

  1. Zea mays is the scientific name for corn.  Zea is the ____ name.
    1. Class                b. Genus          c. Species        d. Family

 

  1. Bacteria obtain energy through _________ means.
    1. Heterotrophic         b. Autotrophic          c. Chemotrophic     d. All of these

 

  1. Rod-shaped bacteria are called:
    1. Coccus                        b. Bacillus       c. Spirilla         d. Vibrio

 

  1. Some bacteria have small amounts of DNA outside of their chromosomes and may exchange these _______ with other bacteria.
    1. Capsids           b. Plasmids      c. Chromatids              d. Centrotids

 

  1. Which is an important interaction of bacteria and humans?
    1. Cholera            b. Lyme disease          c. Tetanus                    d. All of these

 

  1. An example of a protist that possesses both plant and animal-like characteristics:
    1. Euglena           b. Brown algae            c. Choanoflagellates    d. Diatoms

 

  1. An animal that has radial symmetry:
    1. Round worm               b. Starfish        c. Sponge                    d. Flounder

 

  1. We know the adult form of this sessile (attached to the bottom) marine crustacean as:
    1. Ticks                            b. Barnacles     c. Horseshoe crabs      d. Shrimp

 

  1. Advancements in the development of the coelom were important for:
    1. Animals being able to survive in freshwater
    2. Animals becoming larger and more complex
    3. Animals being able to reproduce asexually
    4. Animals being able to photosynthesize

 

  1. Animals that have body cavities are placed into two major groups according to the development of the body cavity and tissues.  These two groups are:
    1. Protostomes and deuterostomes
    2. Radial and bilateral symmetry
    3. Ectoderms and endoderms
    4. Prokaryotes and eukaryotes

 

  1. A major difference between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells is:
    1. The presence of a membrane bound nucleus
    2. The presence of DNA and proteins
    3. The presence of a cell wall
    4. The presence of external structures attached to the cell surface

 

  1. The ____ fishes is NOT a major group of fishes?
    1. Aquatic           b. Cartilaginous                       c. Bony            d. Jawless

 

  1. An example of animals that have many parasitic representatives is:
    1. Segmented worms      b. Roundworms          c. Flatworms   d. All of these

 

  1. One of the disadvantages of exoskeletons of arthropods is that the skeleton:
    1. Is relatively impermeable to water
    2. Severely limits locomotion
    3. Must be shed when the animal grows
    4. Provide little protection from predators

 

  1. A group of animals that has been very successful in the marine environment:
    1. Gastropods      b. Echinoderms           c. Crustaceans             d. All of these

 

  1. Radial cleavage, folding of mesoderm, blastopore forming anus and echinoderms are all associated with:
    1. Deuterostome development of the body cavity
    2. Protostome development of the body cavity
    3. Lack of a body cavity
    4. Porifera

 

For questions 19-25 match the characteristic or term with the animal phylum below.

A.  Cnidaria – Jellyfish etc.                                B. Platyhelminthes – Flatworms

C.  Ctenophores – Comb jellies                          D. Porifera - Sponges

 

  1. Nematocysts   A
  2. Collar cells      D
  3. Polyp and medusa life stages  A
  4. Flukes and tapeworms            B
  5. No tissues (SI question)          D
  6. Spicules (SI question)             D
  7. Organ systems                         B

For questions 26-33 choose from the animal groups listed below.

      A. Arthropods – Insects etc.                                     B. Mollusca – Snails etc.

      C. Annelids – Segmented worms                             D. Nematoda – Round worms

 

  1. Radula             B

 

  1. Mantle (SI question)               B

 

  1. Siphons                       B

 

  1. Calcium carbonate shells         B

 

  1. Polychaetes     C

 

  1. Pseudocoleom (SI question)   D

 

  1. Jointed appendages     A

 

  1. Exoskeleton of chitin              A

 

  1. Adult tunicates resemble __________ and they are __________
    1. Eels; predators                                                c. Corals; photosynthetic
    2. Sponges: filter feeders                                    d. Worms: parasites

 

  1. Echinoderms are relatively primitive in terms of:
    1. They lack a circulatory system                        c. They have an endoskeleton
    2. They are all predators                                      d. All of these

 

  1. One adaptation of insects that is specific to this group among all arthropods:
    1. Wings                                                              c. Gills
    2. Jointed appendages                                         d. Exoskeleton made of chitin

 

  1. The extreme success of insects is attributed to (SI question):
    1. Their exoskeleton                                            c. Jointed appendages
    2. Wings                                                              d. All of these

 

  1. All Echinoderms are found:
    1. In marine habitats                                           c. In freshwater
    2. On land                                                           d. Shallow ocean waters

 

  1. Along with the endoskeleton a ________ is largely responsible for the success of Echinoderms:
    1. Complete digestive system                             c. Closed circulatory system
    2. Mantle                                                             d. Water vascular system

 

  1. Two groups representing the jawless fishes or Agnatha:
    1. Hagfishes and lampreys                                  c. Skates and rays
    2. Eels and leeches                                              d. Tunicates and lancelets

 

For questions 41-45 choose from the vertebrate groups listed below.

 

            A.  Bony fishes                                         C. Cartilaginous fishes

            B.  Reptiles                                               D. Amphibians

 

  1. The most species (nearly 30,000) among vertebrates              A

 

  1. Gas exchange partially accomplished through the skin          D

 

  1. Many species give live birth                                                    C

 

  1. Skin not covered in scales                                                       D

 

  1. Nearly all marine with unique water balance involving urea  C

 

  1. A primate characteristic associated with a tree-dwelling ancestor is:
    1. Claws
    2. Partial development of young in a pouch
    3. Dominance of herbivores (plant eaters)
    4. Opposable thumb

 

  1. A feature present in primates derived from relation to a tree-dwelling ancestor is:
    1. Internal fertilization                            c.  Eyes
    2. Vegetarian diet                                   d.  Finger and toenails

 

  1. An example of an invertebrate chordate is:
    1. Echinoderms                                       c. Tunicates
    2. Lampreys                                            d. There is no such thing

 

  1. An example of a monotreme:
    1. Platypus                                              c. Octopus
    2. Kangaroo                                            d. Both a & b

 

  1. A necessity for invasion of land by tetrapods was:
    1. A highly functional kidney
    2. Water proof exoskeleton of chitin
    3. Appendages with four girdles in skeleton
    4. Both a & b