BIO 182 ASU FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS WELL UPDATED

Which question is one of Tinbergen's four questions? - right answer--E) All of these choices are correct If bird song promotes an individual's ability to attract a mate and reproduce, then the song has a(n) _______ function. - right answer--B) Adaptive . Many female birds establish a pair bond with a single male with whom they build a nest and rear young. Many of those females, however, also copulate with other males outside the pair bond; the young they raise are fathered by more than one male. If we want to understand how this behavior originated and how it may have changed over time, we want to understand its: - right answer--D) Evolutionary history Which statement provides evidence that some insects are capable of learning? - right answer--C) Philanthus wasps can locate their underground hive entrance through recognition of local landmarks Which vertebrate group is particularly vulnerable due to their porous skin? - right answer--D) Amphibians Which of the following is a neurotransmitter? - right answer--D) All of the above Muscle protein, fat, and glycogen are all reservoirs of energy. In what order are they used during a prolonged fast? - right answer--D) Glycogen, fat, protein __________ can be helpful in connecting fragmented populations. - right answer--B) Wildlife corridors What is currently the number one threat to wildlife biodiversity? - right answer--B) Loss of habitat/habitat fragmentation A researcher compares the species diversity of two different islands located equal distances from the mainland. One island is much smaller than the other. The researcher finds that the S value (number of species at equilibrium) for smaller islands is ________ the S value for the larger island. When she examines the extinction rates for both islands, she finds that the extinction rate on the small island is ___________ the extinction rate for the large island. - right answer--D) Lower than; higher than Apply Tinbergen's four questions ( discussed in the chapter) to pigeon homing. Which statement best describes the evolutionary roots of pigeon homing behavior - right answer--Many animals, including birds, undertake long distance migrations, some retiring to exactly the same location each time