The system of taxonomy used today was originated by (Linnaeus/Darwin/Woese). (Be sure to capitalize your answer.)

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Linnaeus

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Which of the following is not part of Darwin's mechanism of evolution?

a. overproduction of offspring b. competition among organisms c. acquiring traits because they are needed d. differential reproductive success e. genetic variation among individuals

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Barbara McClintock discovered that a controlling element was responsible for the mutant-spotted phenotype (purple spots on white) in corn kernels. Explain how this works

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In a life cycle such as that shown in part III of the figure above, if the zygote's chromosome number is 10, which of the following will be true?

A) The sporophyte's chromosome number per cell is 10 and the gametophyte's is 5. B) The sporophyte's chromosome number per cell is 5 and the gametophyte's is 10. C) The sporophyte and gametophyte each have 10 chromosomes per cell. D) The sporophyte and gametophyte each have 5 chromosomes per cell.

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Which of the following defense cells are able to squeeze through the intact walls of capillaries into the tissues to attack and ingest invading microbes?

A) B cells B) Lymphocytes C) Phagocytes D) Mast cells E) Natural killer cells

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