Question
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
is the science of naming and grouping living things from Domain down to Species.
A) Select the correct answer(s) from the list(s). (1 point)
Phylogenetic trees show how organisms are related through that represent lineages and that
represent common ancestors.
A) Select the correct answer(s) from the list(s). (1 point)
Plants use to make food from sunlight, while their specialized parts like
, stems, and leaves help them survive in different .
A) Drag and drop the words into the correct locations. (2 points)
environments roots respiration habitats photosynthesis
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Question 4
Question 5
A is a group that includes a common ancestor and all of its descendants, with each group having unique
traits for survival.
A) Select the correct answer(s) from the list(s). (1 point)
A) Which pieces of evidence support the theory that mitochondria and chloroplasts were once separate
cells? (Select the three correct answers.) (1 point)
They are surrounded by two separate membranes.
They reproduce by themselves inside the host cell.
They contain their own circular DNA, like bacteria.
They lack any of their own genetic material.
They are located inside the nucleus with the cell's DNA.
They are found in Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
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Question 6
Question 7
A) When reading a phylogenetic tree, which features give the best clues about how closely related
different groups are? (Select the two correct answers.) (1 point)
The labels and names given to each group.
The nodes that show a recent common ancestor.
The specific order of organisms listed at the top.
The different colors used for various branches.
The overall height and width of the diagram.
The branching patterns that show how lineages split.
A) Arrange the taxonomic levels from the broadest to the most specific category. (2 points)
Species
Domain
Phylum
Kingdom
Class
Order
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Question 8
Question 9
Patterns
Nodes
Branches
A) Match each part of a phylogenetic tree to the relationship it shows. (1 point)
A) Due to endosymbiosis, what features made eukaryotes more successful than prokaryotes? (Select
the two correct answers.) (1 point)
The skill of breaking down dead material to recycle nutrients.
The ability to live in extreme environments like hot springs.
The capacity for very rapid reproduction and gene sharing.
The ability to produce energy using mitochondria.
The formation of simple cell structures without a nucleus.
The development of specialized parts called organelles.
Represent the lineages of different groups over time.
Reveal how different groups are related through evolution.
Show a common ancestor shared by two or more groups.
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Question 10
Question 11
Archaea
Bacteria
Eukarya
A) Match each domain of life with its most notable cellular feature. (1 point)
A) Which cell parts are evidence that eukaryotes evolved through the process of endosymbiosis?
(Select the two correct answers.) (1 point)
The large size of the central storage vacuole.
The existence of chloroplasts for photosynthesis.
The presence of mitochondria inside the cell.
The protective nature of the outer cell wall.
The central location of the cell's nucleus.
The function of ribosomes in making proteins.
Contains simple cells that do not have a nucleus.
Includes complex cells that contain a nucleus and organelles.
Has unique cell membranes suited for extreme habitats.
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Question 2
Question 3
is the science of naming and grouping living things from Domain down to Species.
A) Select the correct answer(s) from the list(s). (1 point)
Phylogenetic trees show how organisms are related through that represent lineages and that
represent common ancestors.
A) Select the correct answer(s) from the list(s). (1 point)
Plants use to make food from sunlight, while their specialized parts like
, stems, and leaves help them survive in different .
A) Drag and drop the words into the correct locations. (2 points)
environments roots respiration habitats photosynthesis
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Question 4
Question 5
A is a group that includes a common ancestor and all of its descendants, with each group having unique
traits for survival.
A) Select the correct answer(s) from the list(s). (1 point)
A) Which pieces of evidence support the theory that mitochondria and chloroplasts were once separate
cells? (Select the three correct answers.) (1 point)
They are surrounded by two separate membranes.
They reproduce by themselves inside the host cell.
They contain their own circular DNA, like bacteria.
They lack any of their own genetic material.
They are located inside the nucleus with the cell's DNA.
They are found in Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
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Question 6
Question 7
A) When reading a phylogenetic tree, which features give the best clues about how closely related
different groups are? (Select the two correct answers.) (1 point)
The labels and names given to each group.
The nodes that show a recent common ancestor.
The specific order of organisms listed at the top.
The different colors used for various branches.
The overall height and width of the diagram.
The branching patterns that show how lineages split.
A) Arrange the taxonomic levels from the broadest to the most specific category. (2 points)
Species
Domain
Phylum
Kingdom
Class
Order
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Question 8
Question 9
Patterns
Nodes
Branches
A) Match each part of a phylogenetic tree to the relationship it shows. (1 point)
A) Due to endosymbiosis, what features made eukaryotes more successful than prokaryotes? (Select
the two correct answers.) (1 point)
The skill of breaking down dead material to recycle nutrients.
The ability to live in extreme environments like hot springs.
The capacity for very rapid reproduction and gene sharing.
The ability to produce energy using mitochondria.
The formation of simple cell structures without a nucleus.
The development of specialized parts called organelles.
Represent the lineages of different groups over time.
Reveal how different groups are related through evolution.
Show a common ancestor shared by two or more groups.
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Question 10
Question 11
Archaea
Bacteria
Eukarya
A) Match each domain of life with its most notable cellular feature. (1 point)
A) Which cell parts are evidence that eukaryotes evolved through the process of endosymbiosis?
(Select the two correct answers.) (1 point)
The large size of the central storage vacuole.
The existence of chloroplasts for photosynthesis.
The presence of mitochondria inside the cell.
The protective nature of the outer cell wall.
The central location of the cell's nucleus.
The function of ribosomes in making proteins.
Contains simple cells that do not have a nucleus.
Includes complex cells that contain a nucleus and organelles.
Has unique cell membranes suited for extreme habitats.
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Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided information:
**Question 1**
The science of naming and grouping living things from Domain down to Species is called **taxonomy**.
**Question 2**
Phylogenetic trees show how organisms are related through **branches** that represent lineages and **nodes** that represent common ancestors.
**Question 3**
Plants use **photosynthesis** to make food from sunlight, while their specialized parts like **roots**, stems, and leaves help them survive in different **environments**.
**Question 4**
A **clade** is a group that includes a common ancestor and all of its descendants, with each group having unique traits for survival.
**Question 5**
The pieces of evidence that support the theory that mitochondria and chloroplasts were once separate cells are:
- They are surrounded by two separate membranes.
- They reproduce by themselves inside the host cell.
- They contain their own circular DNA, like bacteria.
**Question 6**
When reading a phylogenetic tree, the features that give the best clues about how closely related different groups are are:
- The nodes that show a recent common ancestor.
- The branching patterns that show how lineages split.
**Question 7**
Arrange the taxonomic levels from the broadest to the most specific category:
- Domain
- Kingdom
- Phylum
- Class
- Order
- Species
**Question 8**
Patterns represent the lineages of different groups over time, while nodes reveal how different groups are related through evolution, and branches show a common ancestor shared by two or more groups.
**Question 9**
Due to endosymbiosis, the features that made eukaryotes more successful than prokaryotes are:
- The ability to produce energy using mitochondria.
- The development of specialized parts called organelles.
**Question 10**
Match each domain of life with its most notable cellular feature:
- Archaea: **Has unique cell membranes suited for extreme habitats.**
- Bacteria: **Contains simple cells that do not have a nucleus.**
- Eukarya: **Includes complex cells that contain a nucleus and organelles.**
**Question 11**
The cell parts that are evidence that eukaryotes evolved through the process of endosymbiosis are:
- The existence of chloroplasts for photosynthesis.
- The presence of mitochondria inside the cell.
Let me know if you have any further questions or need additional information!
**Question 1**
The science of naming and grouping living things from Domain down to Species is called **taxonomy**.
**Question 2**
Phylogenetic trees show how organisms are related through **branches** that represent lineages and **nodes** that represent common ancestors.
**Question 3**
Plants use **photosynthesis** to make food from sunlight, while their specialized parts like **roots**, stems, and leaves help them survive in different **environments**.
**Question 4**
A **clade** is a group that includes a common ancestor and all of its descendants, with each group having unique traits for survival.
**Question 5**
The pieces of evidence that support the theory that mitochondria and chloroplasts were once separate cells are:
- They are surrounded by two separate membranes.
- They reproduce by themselves inside the host cell.
- They contain their own circular DNA, like bacteria.
**Question 6**
When reading a phylogenetic tree, the features that give the best clues about how closely related different groups are are:
- The nodes that show a recent common ancestor.
- The branching patterns that show how lineages split.
**Question 7**
Arrange the taxonomic levels from the broadest to the most specific category:
- Domain
- Kingdom
- Phylum
- Class
- Order
- Species
**Question 8**
Patterns represent the lineages of different groups over time, while nodes reveal how different groups are related through evolution, and branches show a common ancestor shared by two or more groups.
**Question 9**
Due to endosymbiosis, the features that made eukaryotes more successful than prokaryotes are:
- The ability to produce energy using mitochondria.
- The development of specialized parts called organelles.
**Question 10**
Match each domain of life with its most notable cellular feature:
- Archaea: **Has unique cell membranes suited for extreme habitats.**
- Bacteria: **Contains simple cells that do not have a nucleus.**
- Eukarya: **Includes complex cells that contain a nucleus and organelles.**
**Question 11**
The cell parts that are evidence that eukaryotes evolved through the process of endosymbiosis are:
- The existence of chloroplasts for photosynthesis.
- The presence of mitochondria inside the cell.
Let me know if you have any further questions or need additional information!