Instructions   

The questions on this lab quiz are based on “Module 2: Phylogeny”  of the MMHI Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab. You may open the virtual lab,  which will open in a separate tab, at the same time as you take the lab  quiz. There is a 90 minute time limit. You may take the quiz two times,  with your higher score counting towards your grade.

Complete the virtual lab module: “Module 2: Phylogeny” of the HHMI Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab at https://www.biointeractive.org/classroom-resources/lizard-evolution-virtual-lab   Note:  At this site, click on “Launch Interactives” and then run Module  2 (just Module 2; you don’t need to run any of the other other  modules).  The lab takes about 45 minutes. Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab instructions

Answer the quiz questions, below, which will take an estimated 10-15 minutes. 

Results Displayed   Submitted Answers           

•             Question 1  
    8 out of 8 points
                  “According to the phylogenetic tree in this virtual lab, all anole  lizards (genus Anolis) are more closely related to one another than they  are to Leiocephalus carinatus”                        
•             Question 2  
    8 out of 8 points
                  “Based on this phylogeny, lizards of the same body type tend to be  more closely related to one another than to lizards of different body  types? ”           Selected Answer:          
•             Question 3  
    8 out of 8 points
                  “In general, lizards on the same island are more closely related to  one another than to similar-looking lizards from other islands? ”           Selected            
•             Question 4  
    8 out of 8 points
                  The phylogentic tree is most consistent with which of the following hypotheses:           
•             Question 5  
    8 out of 8 points
                  Which of the following statements is supported by the evidence from the tree?           
•             Question 6  
    8 out of 8 points
                  Which of the following statements is supported by the evidence from the tree?           
•             Question 7  
    7 out of 7 points
                  “According to Dr. Losos, the independent evolution of similar species  on the different islands is an example of which of the following  processes? ”           S