AP Biology (Mader), 11th Edition

Chapter 29: Vertebrate Evolution

Pre-Test

1
Chordates have all of the following basic characteristics during their life history EXCEPT:
A)A notochord
B)A dorsal tubular nerve cord
C)Pharyngeal pouches
D)Exoskeleton
2
The pharyngeal pouches become functioning gills in all of the following organisms EXCEPT:
A)Fish
B)Cetaceans
C)Amphibian larvae
D)Invertebrate chordates
3
In vertebrates, the nerve cord is protected by _____.
A)an exoskeleton
B)the vertebrae
C)organs which are dorsal to it
D)the ribs
4
_____ heart valves and skin are routinely used for treatment of humans.
A)Salamander
B)Bat
C)Baboon
D)Pig
5
Amphibians evolved from:
A)the duck-billed platypus.
B)reptiles.
C)jawless fish.
D)lobe-finned fishes with lungs.
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