Zoology Quiz 13 (20 MCQs)

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1. The Latin term for stomach-foot is .....

Correct Answer: B) Gastropod.

2. What is the study of the classification/diversification of life AND evolutionary relationships?

Correct Answer: B) Systematics.

3. Study of mollusks

Correct Answer: C) Malacology.

4. A method that classifies organisms based on the order in which they diverged from a common ancestor

Correct Answer: A) Cladistics.

5. Circadian rhythms in humans are usually controlled by

Correct Answer: B) The biological clock.

6. Human Insulin was synthesised by

Correct Answer: B) B beta cells.

7. Which of the following is an amphibian?

Correct Answer: D) Newt.

8. Who

Correct Answer: A) You.

9. Match the class of arthropods that has the characteristics listed.3 pairs of legs (a)

Correct Answer: A) A insect.

10. Stinging cell organelles-nematocysts are found only in .....

Correct Answer: A) Phylum coelenterata.

11. All animals belong to Domain .....

Correct Answer: B) Eukarya.

12. Which of the following is an example of an exaptation?

Correct Answer: B) Feathers for flight.

13. 39

Correct Answer: B) B.

14. Have 4 main traits in common:notochord, tail, nerve cord, and pharyngeal pouch

Correct Answer: D) Chordates.

15. If the systolic pressure is 120 mm Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 mm Hg the pulse pressure is

Correct Answer: C) 120-80=40 mm Hg.

16. All sea stars have 5 arms

Correct Answer: B) False.

17. This is the outer fold of skin on molluscs, and is responsible for excreting the substance that forms the mollusc's shell.

Correct Answer: B) Mantle.

18. What special way do paramecium eat?

Correct Answer: A) Sweep food into gullet-like mouth.

19. What gives the sloth its greenish tint?

Correct Answer: B) Algae living in its fur.

20. Are bears mammals

Correct Answer: A) Yes.