Question

1. what can you find by working through the statements in a dichotomous key?

a when a species first appeared on earth
b how long fungus can live
c the identity (name) of an organism
d how many animals there are
19.
what type of cells does the domain classification archaea contain?
a eukaryotic
b exkaryotic
c prokaryotic
d semikaryotic

1. in order for a female eastern box turtle to mate successfully and produce fertile offspring...

a she must mate with a turtle of the same color
b she can mate with any turtle living in the same location
c she can mate with any type of box turtle
d she must mate with another eastern box turtle

1. the scientific name of a cherry blossom tree is prunus yedoenis. what is its genus?

a plantae
b prunus
c yedoenis
d felis

Explanation:

• Question 18: A dichotomous key is used to identify organisms by making a series of choices based on their characteristics.
• Question 19: Archaea are prokaryotic organisms, meaning their cells lack a nucleus and other membrane - bound organelles.
• Question 20: For successful mating and production of fertile offspring, a female Eastern box turtle must mate with another Eastern box turtle (same species).
• Question 21: In binomial nomenclature, the first part of the scientific name (e.g., Prunus in Prunus yedoenis) is the genus.

Answer:

1. C. the identity (name) of an organism
2. C. prokaryotic
3. D. she MUST mate with another Eastern box turtle
4. B. Prunus