Question

Birds are uniquely classified from other organisms because they all(1 point)
Responses

have wings.
have wings.

eat seeds.
eat seeds.

lay eggs.
lay eggs.

have feathers.

Answer 1

have feathers.

Answer 2

Ferns and pine trees can be classified as different organisms from each other based on whether they have(1 point)
Responses

a nonvascular system.
a nonvascular system.

flowers.
flowers.

seeds.
seeds.

a vascular system.

Answer 3

a vascular system.

Answer 4

Which characteristic do all owl families share?(1 point)
Responses

large body size
large body size

heart-shaped faces
heart-shaped faces

small eyes
small eyes

nighttime hunting

Answer 5

nighttime hunting

Answer 6

Which taxonomic classification level is the largest or most broad?(1 point)
Responses

order
order

species
species

domain
domain

kingdom

Answer 7

domain

Answer 8

Select the correct format for the scientific name of the domestic cat.(1 point)
Responses

Felidae Felis Catus
Felidae Felis Catus

Felis catus
Felis catus

felis catus
felis catus

felis Catus

Answer 9

Felis catus

Answer 10

Mold on bread is categorized as a(n)(1 point)
Responses

plant.
plant.

fungus.
fungus.

animal.
animal.

bacterium.

Answer 11

fungus.

Answer 12

Which statement is true?(1 point)
Responses

A dichotomous key uses photographs to identify organisms using observable traits.
A dichotomous key uses photographs to identify organisms using observable traits.

A dichotomous key uses question pairs to identify organisms by their group.
A dichotomous key uses question pairs to identify organisms by their group.

A dichotomous key uses question pairs to identify organisms by their characteristics.
A dichotomous key uses question pairs to identify organisms by their characteristics.

A dichotomous key uses samples to identify organisms using observable traits.

Answer 13

A dichotomous key uses question pairs to identify organisms by their characteristics.

Answer 14

Your teacher describes an organism that digests its food externally before absorbing it. You also find out that this organism cannot move. Based on what you’ve learned, this organism is most likely a(n)(1 point)
Responses
protist.
protist.

fungus.
fungus.

animal.
animal.

bacterium

Answer 15

fungus.

Answer 16

What is the lowest level of taxonomic classification (i.e., the narrowest)?(1 point)
Responses

species
species

genus
genus

order
order

class

Answer 17

species.

Answer 18

What is the name of a specific type of model that shows how animals diverge during evolution?(1 point)
Responses

diagram
diagram

taxonomy
taxonomy

hierarchy
hierarchy

cladogram

Answer 19

cladogram.

Answer 20

A grasshopper is an arthropod. Based on the grasshopper’s characteristics, which other animal likely belongs to this group?(1 point)
Responses

coral
coral

mosquito
mosquito

tapeworm
tapeworm

clam
clam

Answer 21

mosquito.

Answer 22

how cats and dogs, both mammals, could be classified as distinct animals. What characteristics set them apart from one another?

Answer 23

Cats and dogs, both mammals, can be classified as distinct animals due to their differing characteristics.

Cats are generally smaller than dogs and have more flexible bodies. Cats are also known for being more independent and solitary animals. They have sharp retractable claws, which they use for hunting, self-defense, or play. Additionally, cats have excellent night vision and are known for their ability to hunt rodents and other small prey.

On the other hand, dogs are generally larger and have a pack mentality. They have strong loyal bonds with their owners and enjoy companionship and social interaction. Dogs are known for their exceptional sense of smell, hearing, and intuition. They also have sharp teeth and strong jaw muscles that they use for biting and chewing. Unlike cats, dogs are not able to retract their claws, and so they cannot use them for hunting or defense like cats.

In summary, cats and dogs are distinct animals due to their physical and behavioral characteristics. While both are mammals, they have evolved differently to adapt to their respective environments and lifestyles.

Answer 24

Snails and beetles have exoskeletons. Hypothesize the advantages and disadvantages of having an exoskeleton rather than a backbone. Explain your answer in one or two sentences.(2 points)

Answer 25

One advantage of having an exoskeleton is that it provides protection to the soft body parts, preventing damage from predators and other external forces. However, one disadvantage is that as the organism grows, the exoskeleton must be replaced or shed for a new one to accommodate the larger size, which can leave the organism vulnerable during this process. In contrast, having a backbone provides structural support to the body, but may not offer as much protection as an exoskeleton and can limit flexibility.

Answer 26

Vertebrates include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Analyze the common characteristics of reptiles and explain how they differ from mammals. Explain your answer in one or two sentences.(2 points)

Answer 27

Reptiles share common characteristics such as having scales, cold-blooded metabolism, laying amniotic eggs, and lack of parental care. In contrast, mammals have hair or fur, warm-blooded metabolism, give live birth, and have mammary glands for producing milk to nurse their young, among other distinguishing features.

Answer 28

In one or two sentences, explain how cats and dogs, both mammals, could be classified as distinct animals. What characteristics set them apart from one another?

Answer 29

Cats and dogs, both mammals, can be classified as distinct animals due to their differing characteristics. Cats are generally more independent, have retractable claws, and excellent night vision, while dogs are generally more social, have strong sense of smell, and have larger size and stronger biting force.

Answer 30

Snails and beetles have exoskeletons. Hypothesize the advantages and disadvantages of having an exoskeleton rather than a backbone. Explain your answer in one or two sentences.

Answer 31

One advantage of having an exoskeleton is that it provides protection to the soft body parts, however as the organism grows, the exoskeleton must be replaced or shed for a new one to accommodate the larger size, which can leave the organism vulnerable during this process. In contrast, having a backbone provides structural support to the body but may not offer as much protection as an exoskeleton and can limit flexibility.

Answer 32

2-3 sentences please

Answer 33

Sure! Here's a shorter version:

An exoskeleton provides protection, but must be replaced as the organism grows, which leaves it vulnerable. A backbone provides structural support, but can limit flexibility and may not offer as much protection.

Answer 34

Vertebrates include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Analyze the common characteristics of reptiles and explain how they differ from mammals. Explain your answer in one or two sentences

Answer 35

Reptiles share common characteristics such as having scales, cold-blooded metabolism, laying amniotic eggs, and lack of parental care. In contrast, mammals have hair or fur, warm-blooded metabolism, give live birth, and have mammary glands for producing milk to nurse their young, among other distinguishing features.