AP Biology : AP Biology
Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Biology
All AP Biology Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #8 : Use The Taxonomic Classification System
Which is not true about the theory of punctuated equilibrium?
Times of change are slow and continuous
Species are typically in a state of stasis
It stands in contrast to gradualism
Times of change are rapid and rare
Times of change are slow and continuous
Punctuated equilibrium is one theory within evolutionary biology that seeks to explain the rate of evolution over time. This theory describes most species being in a state of stasis, with little change occurring. When change does occur, however, it is rapid. The theory of punctuated equilibrium stands in opposition to the theory of gradualism and is supported by the fossil record.
Example Question #11 : Use The Taxonomic Classification System
What is true about the theory of gradualism?
Change is slow and gradual
All of these
Change is uniform
It stands in opposition to the theory of punctuated equilibrium
All of these
Gradualism is a theory of evolutionary biology that stands in contrast to the theory of punctuated equilibrium. In this theory, change (or evolution) is slow, gradual, and uniform. Adaptation occurs over a long period of time and is observed in small changes.
Example Question #12 : Use The Taxonomic Classification System
Which of the following best describes the difficulties associated with the study of phylogenetics?
Horizontal gene transfer
Neither horizontal gene transfer nor hybridization
Hybridization
Horizontal gene transfer and hybridization
Horizontal gene transfer and hybridization
Phylogenetics has several difficulties that complicate the development of accurate phylogenetic trees. Relationships between organisms on a genetic level are incredibly complicated, making it difficult for scientist to create clean and precise phylogenetic trees. These difficulties include hybridization, horizontal gene transfer, and convergent evolution.
Example Question #13 : Use The Taxonomic Classification System
Fungi belong to the __________ of __________.
domain . . . eukarya
kingdom . . . bacteria
kingdom . . . eukarya
class . . . archaea
domain . . . bacteria
domain . . . eukarya
There are 3 domains in which all organisms are classified - Eukarya, Bacteria, and Archaea. Fungi is the name of one the kingdom classifications. The order for the classification is as follows: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species. Therefore, Fungi falls under the Domain of Eukarya.
Example Question #14 : Use The Taxonomic Classification System
Which is not one of the three domains?
eukarya
prokarya
bacteria
archaea
prokarya
Domain is the broadest taxonomic category, and includes bacteria, archaea, and eukarya; all living organisms can be classified into one of these three domains.
Example Question #15 : Use The Taxonomic Classification System
From most broad to specific, how are organisms classified?
Domain-> Phylum> Kingdom> Class-> Order-> Family-> Genus-> Species
Domain-> Kingdom-> Phylum-> Class-> Order-> Family-> Genus-> Species
Order> Kingdom-> Phylum-> Domain> Class> Genus> Family> Species
Kingdom> Domain> Class> Phylum> Order-> Family-> Genus-> Species
Domain-> Kingdom-> Phylum-> Class-> Order-> Family-> Genus-> Species
There are eight taxonomic categories, with domain most inclusive and each subsequent category becoming more specific.
Example Question #16 : Use The Taxonomic Classification System
Which is a species?
Eukarya
Felis catus
Protista
Arthropoda
Felis catus
Arthropoda is a phylum, eukarya is a domain, and protista is a kingdom. There are eight taxonomic categories (Domain-> Kingdom-> Phylum-> Class-> Order-> Family-> Genus-> Species) with domain being most inclusive and each subsequent category becoming more specific.
Example Question #17 : Use The Taxonomic Classification System
Which is not one of the kingdoms?
protista
plantae
fungi
bacteria
bacteria
There are eight taxonomic categories (Domain-> Kingdom-> Phylum-> Class-> Order-> Family-> Genus-> Species) with domain being most inclusive and each subsequent category becoming more specific. Bacteria are not a kingdom; bacteria are one of the three domains. Kingdom includes fungi, prokaryotes, protista, plantae, and animalia.
Example Question #18 : Use The Taxonomic Classification System
Which is a characteristic unique to the domain eukarya?
No histones
No organelles
Membrane bound organelles
Cell walls contain peptidoglycan
Membrane bound organelles
The three domains include bacteria, eukarya, and archaea. Eukarya contain membrane bound organelles, have histones (which are proteins in chromatin), and cell walls do not contain peptidoglycan.
Example Question #19 : Use The Taxonomic Classification System
Which is a characteristic of the kingdom animalia?
Heterotrophic
Unicellular
Prokaryotic cells
Autotrophic
Heterotrophic
Organisms within the kingdom animalia have eukaryotic cells, are multicellular, and are heterotrophic (receives its nutrition through consuming other organisms).
Certified Tutor
All AP Biology Resources
