Evolution Pre-Test
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Science, Other, Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
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What are adaptations?
Back
Adaptations are traits that enhance an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.
2.
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Where do adaptations come from?
Back
Adaptations come from mutations that give an organism an advantage in its environment and genetic recombination during meiosis.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is natural selection?
Back
Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What drives natural selection?
Back
Natural selection is driven by changes in the environment and the survival of the fittest.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a vestigial structure?
Back
A vestigial structure is a body part that has lost its original function through evolution, such as the tailbone in humans.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is genetic recombination?
Back
Genetic recombination is the process by which genetic material is physically mixed during meiosis, leading to offspring with combinations of traits.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of DNA similarity in closely related organisms?
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Closely related organisms have very similar DNA sequences, indicating a common ancestor.
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