(05.02 LC)In evolution, which driving factor most consistently requires a small population as a precondition for its occurrence?

(05.04 MC)Which of the following best describes an example of how genetic codes of organisms have been used to help hierarchically classify living things?

(04.02 HC)If the temperature of our oceans continues to rise, what possible long-term effect will this have on marine organisms?

(05.04 MC)Which of the following best compares Linnaean taxonomy with Cladistics?

(05.02 MC)Monarch butterflies have brightly colored orange wings with black patterns on them, making them easily visible to birds that eat butterflies and moths, yet birds rarely eat the monarchs. Likewise, the monarch caterpillars are brightly striped yellow and white and black, and they also are rarely eaten by birds, although some wasps will attack them and feed them to their young. What can be inferred from these observations?

Females played major roles in the acting houses of Shakespeare’s day.

(05.02 MC)The following observations have been made about moose living in the northeastern forests of the United States. Male moose grow very broad antlers each year and lose them after the mating season in autumn. Large, heavy antlers can make escaping predators in a forest difficult if the trees grow closely together or if the underbrush is thick. Female moose do not develop antlers. Female moose raise their calves alone without the assistance of males. What is the most likely inference that can be drawn from these observations?

  (04.04 MC)Salvatore had grown tired of his fish tank and would like to get rid of the fish and contents of the tank in a nearby freshwater canal. Which argument presents the most devastating consequences of Salvatore’s dumping of the tank?

(05.01 LC)What of the following best explains the pace and timing of evolutionary change?

(05.04 LC)Which domain includes prokaryotic organisms that can live in extreme conditions?