AP BIOLOGY – PARADE THROUGH THE KINGDOMS
Complete the questions using the chapters of your textbook Campbell’s Biology (7 th Edition).
CHAPTER 28 – Protists
1. Why are Protists said to be the most diverse of all eukaryotes?
2. What process is thought to be involved in the genesis of eukaryotes from prokaryotes?
3. Define serial endosymbiosis?
4. Why do most systematists currently working on eukaryotic relationships consider Kingdom
Protista and the five kingdom system obsolete?
CHAPTER 31 - FUNGI
5. How do fungi acquire nutrients?
6. Because of this mode of nutrition, fungi have evolved what structure to provide for both
extensive surface area and rapid growth?
7. How do the cell walls of fungi differ from the cell walls of plants?
8. How do fungi contribute to an ecosystem?
9. Give some examples of how fungi are important to humans.
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PART 2. Directions: Using Figure 31.9 on page 613 and the information in the
text, outline the key characteristics of each branch of the Kingdom Fungi
identified on the diagram. Include several examples of organisms in each
division.
DIVISION
CHARACTERISTICS
EXAMPLES
CHAPTER 32 – INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL EVOLUTION
10. Outline the major characteristics Campbell uses to define an animal.
11. List a hypothesis for the origin of animals.
12. Describe the two forms of symmetry of the Eumetazoa.
13. What is the significance of cephalization as an evolutionary trend?
14. How do the germ layers of Radiata and the other Eumetazoa differ?
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15. Define the following terms and describe their significance in classifying animals.
a. Acoelomates
b. Pseudocoelomates
c. Coelomates
d. Protostomes
e. Deuterostomes
f. spiral, determinate cleavage
g. radial, indeterminate cleavage
h. blastopore
16. List a number of the major differences between the Protostomes and Deuterostomes.
17. Label the stages of early embryonic development of animal.
CHAPTER 33 - INVERTEBRATES.
18. How does the structure of a sponge relate to its method of nutrition?
19. What is a unique characteristic common to the Cnidarians?
20. What are the two forms of shape within the Cnidarians?
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21. What are some evolutionary advancements we see in the Platyhelminthes?
22. In what way are Platyhelminthes significant to humans?
23. Define parthenogenesis.
24. What is unique in the structure and function of the Pseudocoelomates?
25. List ways in which Nematodes impact humans.
26. List common examples that could be classified as Coelomate Protostomes.
27. What are the three major body regions of a Mollusk?
28. Why do zoologists debate the relationship of Mollusks and Annelids?
29. What is the evolutionary significance of the coelom as seen in the Annelids?
30. What is the importance of segmentation?
31. Why are the Arthropoda regarded as the most successful of all animal phyla?
32. Identify a characteristic that was most significant to Arthropod success.
33. List common examples that could be classified as Coelomate Deuterostomes.
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34. What traits are particularly unique to the Echinoderms?
PART 2. Directions: Using Figure 33.3 on pages 639 - 641 and the information in the text, list the relative
diversity, distinguishing characteristics, and examples of the major invertebrate phyla.
Phylum
Picture of sample
organism
Characteristics
Examples
Porifera
Cnidaria
Placozoa
Kinorhyncha
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Platyhelminthes
Rotifera
Phylum
Picture of sample
organism
Characteristics
Examples
Ectoprocta
Phoronida
Brachiopoda
Nemertea
Acanthocephala
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Ctenophora
Mollusca
Phylum
Annelida
Picture of organism
Characteristics
Examples
Loricifera
Priapula
Nematoda
Arthropoda
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Cycliophora
Tardigrada
Phylum
Onychophora
Picture of organism
Characteristics
Examples
Hemichordata
Echinodermata
Chordata
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CHAPTER 34 – VERTEBRATES
PART 1. Directions: All answers are to be completed on your own and neatly written.
35. What are the four characteristics of the Chordates?
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36. List and describe an example of an invertebrate chordate.
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37. Define paedogenesis.
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38. What characterizes the subphylum Vertebrata?
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39. In the evolution of vertebrates, identify the significance of being tetrapod?
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40. Identify the significance of the amniotic egg and the amniote?
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PART 2. Directions: Using Figure 34.2 on page 672 and the information in the text, outline the
key characteristics that distinguish the major branches of the subphylum Vertebrata
identified on the diagram. Include examples of organisms in each class. Exclude Urochordata and
Cephalocordata.
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Division
Picture of organism
Characteristics
Examples
Myxini
Cephalospidomorphi
Chondrichthyes
Actinopterygii
Actinista
Dipnoi
Amphibia
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Division
Picture of Organism
Characteristics
Examples
Reptilia
Mammalia
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AP BIOLOGY – PARADE THROUGH THE KINGDOMS
A significant portion of the AP Biology test covers protists, fungi, animals and plants. Since it
is not possible to cover this material within the class period, this material will be assigned in
independent projects. This packet covers protests, fungi, and animals. You will be given three
quizzes over this material to assess your understanding. One quiz will cover protests, fungi, and
animal evolution, one will cover invertebrates, and the final one will cover vertebrates.
You can obtain pictures from Campbell online. All information should be typed and pictures
should be copied and computer pasted onto your answer sheet. The file is posted on my
website.
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Criteria
All work must be your own original work. You
may not split the work up among several people
and ‘share’ answers. Any indication of work
that is not your own will result in a zero.
Answers should be in complete sentences and
information should be complete.
There will be grade deductions for brief,
incomplete answers.
Protist information is complete and accurate.
Fungi information is complete and accurate.
Pictures are included.
Introduction to Animal Evolution is complete
and accurate.
Invertebrate information is complete and
accurate.
Pictures are included.
Vertebrate information is complete and
accurate.
Pictures are included.
The packet will be graded for accuracy and is
an achievement score.
Score
Deduction only
Possible Points
Deduction only
5
5
5
20
15
Total Score
50
Due Date__________________________________________________
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