BIOD 101 EXAM 2

BIOD 101 EXAM 2 List the 7 most widely accepted characteristics of living organisms - correct answer-Order, evolutionary adaptation, regulation, energy processing, growth and development, response to the environment, and reproduction Describe evolutionary adaptation and give an example - correct answer-refers to smaller, genetic changes that allow for better survival of an organism. An example would be camouflage because if an animal can camouflage with their environment they will ideally live longer and be able to further reproduce more. What is an adaptation? What characteristic of life would an adaptation fall into? - correct answer-An adaptation is a change or a process that allows an organism to become better suited for their environment. They may be behavioral or physical. Sexual Reproduction - correct answer-Involves the fusion of two gametes, one from each parent that will unite and grow into a new offspring Asexual Reproduction - correct answer-Gives rise to a new offspring from a single organism A group of one particular species living within defined boundaries of a community best describes what - correct answer-Population A system of living and non living things in a region best describes a what - correct answer-Ecosystem What are the three domains that comprise the Linnaean Classification system - correct answer-Archaea, Eubacteria, and Eukarya What is the purpose of a phylogenic tree? - correct answer-A branching diagram that shows the relationship between different levels of Linnaean classification taxa. Each branch point represents where the two organisms likely share a common ancestor