Zoology 9th Edition Miller Test Bank

Chapter 01 Zoology: An Evolutionary and Ecological Perspective

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1. The study of the structure and function of cells is A. anatomy.
B. ecology.
C. physiology.

D. cytology.
E. embryology.

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2. Ecology is the study of
A. taxonomic relationships.
B. fossil organisms.
C. the development of organisms.
D. the worldwide distribution of organisms.
E. the interaction of organisms with each other and their environment.

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3. The study of the mechanisms of transmission of traits from parents to offspring is A. genetics.
B. histology.
C. cytology.

D. embryology. E. physiology.

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4. This group of diverse fish has been greatly impacted in Lake Victoria because of the introduction of giant Nile perch in the 1950s.
A. cod
B. carp

C. trout
D. cichlids E. lampreys

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5. What is the correct way to write the scientific name of man, HOMO SAPIENS? A. HOMO sapiens
B. Homo sapiens
C. Homo Sapiens

D. HOMO SAPIENS E. homo sapiens

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6. The study of fishes is known as A. mammalogy.
B. ornithology.
C. ichthyology.

D. herpetology. E. entomology.

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7. The study of insects is known as A. mammalogy.
B. herpetology.
C. ornithology.

D. entomology. E. ichthyology.

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8. The study of amphibians and reptiles is known as A. ornithology.
B. protozoology.
C. entomology.

D. mammalogy. E. herpetology.

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9. The study of birds is known as A. ornithology.
B. herpetology.
C. mammalogy.

D. ichthyology. E. entomology.

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10. The study of the function of organisms and their component parts is called A. homology.
B. anatomy.
C. endocrinology.

D. systematics. E. physiology.

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11. The man who originated the system of binomial nomenclature was A. Robert Hooke.
B. Antone van Leeuwenhoek.
C. Karl von Linnè.

D. Charles Darwin. E. William Harvey.

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12. Binomial nomenclature uses a two-part unique name assigned to identify each kind of organism. The two parts of the name are the __________ names.
A. family and phylum
B. genus and family

C. species and class D. genus and species E. family and species

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13. Charles Darwin published convincing evidence of evolution in A. 1524.
B. 1703.
C. 1859.

D. 1921. E. 1963.

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14. __________ is the study of the taxonomic classification and evolutionary relationships of living things.
A. Physiology
B. Systematics

C. Embryology D. Cytology
E. Entomology

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15. The science of life is called A. zoology.
B. ecology.
C. physiology.

D. biology.
E. paleontology.

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16. Organic evolution includes the concept that
A. humans evolved from gorillas.
B. everything evolved from amoebas.
C. organisms haven’t changed since their origins.
D. today’s organisms are a result of random processes. E. organisms change over time.

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17. Similarity in __________ is good evidence for evolutionary relationships among animals. A. a sequence of DNA
B. habitats
C. body coloration

D. behavioral patterns E. feeding habits

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18. Put these taxonomic categories in order from the one that is the broadest to the one that is the most specific: D-domain, S-species, F-family, G-genus, K-kingdom, O-order, P-phylum, C-class.
A. KDPOCGSF

B. DKPFCGSF C. CDKPOGSF D. DKPCOFGS E. DKPCFOGS

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19. Which of the following would not be a good practice in the conservation of endangered species?
A. Protected landscapes that may still be utilized in a sustainable fashion.
B. Zoos with established captive breeding programs for endangered species.

C. Introducing exotic species into ecosystems to serve as enhanced food sources. D. Botanical gardens to protect, propagate, and reintroduce endangered species. E. A global system of national parks set aside to protect large tracts of land.

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