In Order to Determine If Individuals from Separate Populations Are

question 28

Multiple Choice

In order to determine if individuals from separate populations are indeed distinct species, Drosophila biologists often test to see if individuals from different populations will mate with each other. This is an application of the ________ species concept.

• A) evolutionary
• B) phenetic
• C) phylogenetic
• D) biological

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Definitions:

Gymnosperms

A group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers, cycads, and allies, characterized by seeds that are not enclosed within an ovary.

Dinosaurs

A diverse group of reptiles of the clade Dinosauria that first appeared during the Mesozoic Era, known for their extensive diversity and dominance during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

Paleozoic Era

A geological time period that lasted from about 541 to 252 million years ago, marked by significant evolutionary developments, including the rise of fish, amphibians, and reptiles.

Cenozoic Era

Span of geologic time extending from 66 mya to the present; marked by diversification of mammals, birds, insects, and flowering plants. Divided into Paleogene (66–23 mya), Neogene (23–2.6 mya), and Quaternary (2.6 mya to present) periods.