Which occurrence represents an example of evolution?

Some antibiotics are almost useless, because pathogens have developed a resistance to these antibiotics.

Exposure to radiation reduces the rate of mutation in leaf cells.

A mutation in a liver cell causes a person to produce an enzyme that is less efficient.

Cells in a zygote eventually change into bone cells or skin cells.

A farmer wanted to rid his apple trees of a particular leaf-eating insect. He sprayed his trees with an insecticide that killed 98% of the insects. The survival of 2% of this population of insects is most likely due to

variations that resulted from sexual reproduction

genes obtained from another species

certain chemicals that stimulated overproduction

Which factor would be least likely to contribute to the development of a new species?

plentiful resources within the environment occupied by the species

increased genetic variation within the species

changes in the environment of the species

the ability of the species to increase its numbers by sexual reproduction

The evolutionary pathways of ten different species are represented in the diagram below. Which statement would most likely be correct, based on the information in the diagram?

Species J had little variation and lived in a changing environment.

Species C had many variations and lived in a stable, unchanging environment.

Species D , C , and J are extinct.

Species F evolved from species D .

Caffeine is a compound found in the seeds of many different plants, such as coffee beans, cola nuts, and cacao beans (the source of chocolate). The presence of this chemical in all three types of plants suggests that these plants

were exposed to the same type of radiation in the past

were cloned from a caffeine plant

Over time, data that support the successful evolution of a species would include observations that describe

an increase in the proportion of offspring that have favorable characteristics

an increase in the genetic changes occurring in body cells

a decrease in the genetic variety carried in sex cells

a decrease in the proportion of the population that has beneficial traits

Evolution of a species could occur as a result of changes in the

number of chromosomes in a fetal bone cell

A scientist at a large natural history museum has a collection of fossils that were found throughout the world. Only a few of the fossils represent species that are still alive on Earth today. One reason for this is that

most of the species that have ever lived on Earth are extinct

most of the species that have ever lived on Earth are alive today

fossils of only extinct species have been found

species alive today will not form any fossils for future discovery by scientists

Natural selection and its evolutionary consequences provide a scientific explanation for

the fossil record of ancient life-forms

predictions about the rate of global warming

the amount of precipitation in a rain forest

the amount of soil used to grow certain crops

The photograph shows a recently discovered all-black penguin chick and several typical black-and-white chicks. The appearance of this penguin chick with all black feathers might

result in an increase in black penguins over time if the trait provides a reproductive advantage

increase the types of foods penguins can eat

decrease the diversity of the penguin population

decrease the number of variations present in the black penguin population

In a sexually reproducing species, evolution could occur as a result of

modification of genes in sex cells

modification of genes in body cells

increased reproduction among individuals with identical chromosomes

recombination of genes in cells reproducing by mitosis

Extinction occurs when the environment changes and

all members of a species are no longer living

a species can reproduce successfully

an individual has adaptive characteristics insufficient to allow survival

one individual produces some offspring that evolve into a new species

According to the theory of biological evolution, most present-day species of organisms

descended from earlier, different species of organisms

developed from similar, smaller prehistoric organisms

have always existed in the form they have today

developed from fossils of the other organisms

Some evolutionary pathways are represented in the diagram. An inference that can be made from information in the diagram is that

species J is adapted to the existing environment

species E evolved from species G

species A was probably much larger than all the other species

species C is a direct descendant of species I

The photograph shows a polar bear in its environment. One possible reason why polar bears might not be able to survive if the environment they live in changes is because

they are adapted to the specific environment in which they now live

the species will experience decreased competition for mates

the new environment will cause greater variation in the species

there will be a larger variety of food sources available

The diagram represents an evolutionary tree. Which statement best describes species E ?

Species E had insufficient adaptive characteristics for survival in a changing environment.

Species D is an ancestor of species E .

Through natural selection, species E produced increased survival mechanisms.

Species E had greater success due to patterns of behavior.

The diagram represents the bone arrangements in the front limbs of three different species of mammals The similarities and differences in these limbs suggest that all three species developed from the same ancestor, but

produced different numbers of offspring

lived in different time periods

The diagram represents one possible evolutionary change that could have led lobe-finned fish to develop into the first amphibians. Amphibians are animals that live on land some of their life. This change from fins on the lobe-finned fish to legs and feet on the early amphibian is most likely due to

variations among offspring, followed by natural selection

a sudden mutation that changed the gills of the lobe-finned fish to lungs

increased competition between animals that had adapted to living on the land

the need to move to land because of increased competition for food in the ocean

The illustration shows an insect resting on some green leaves. The size, shape, and green color of this insect are adaptations that would most likely help the insect to

compete successfully with all birds

Which two processes result in variations that commonly influence the evolution of sexually reproducing species?

mutation and genetic recombination

extinction and gene replacement

environmental selection and selective breeding

The diagram below shows the bones in the forelimbs of two different vertebrate species. The position and structure of these bones could best be used to make inferences about the

history of these vertebrate species

food preferences of these vertebrate species

intelligence of these vertebrate species

reproductive behavior of these vertebrate species

The diagram below shows the evolution of some different species of flowers. Which statement about the species is correct?

Species A , B , C , and D came from different ancestors.

Species C evolved from species B .

Species A , B , and C can interbreed successfully.

The graph shows the results of an investigation related to evolution. This graph was most likely developed from data involving a study of the

transmission of acquired characteristics

concept of punctuated equilibrium

For these mammals, the number, position, and shape of the bones most likely indicates that they may have

developed from the same earlier species

developed in a common environment

identical methods of obtaining food

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Evolution refers to change over a long period of time in

a fossil

a population

an embryo

a rock

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Fossils provide evidence that

life on Earth millions of years ago was more complex than life is today

the changes that will occur in species in the future are easy to predict

many species of organisms that lived long ago are now extinct

most species of organisms that lived long ago are exactly the same today

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Base your answer to the question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of biology.
A finch that picks small insects out from cracks in the bark of trees would most likely have a beak that is

sharp and thin

sharp and thick

rounded and thin

rounded and thick

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A male frigatebird displays to the female by inflating its large red throat sac, throwing its head back, vibrating its wings, and producing a “drumming” sound with its throat sac. For the frigatebird, this behavior has most likely resulted in

hiding from predators

greater reproductive success

locating new sources of food

reduced population growth

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2 mins • 1 pt

Evolution can occur at different rates; however, for evolution to occur, there must be

variations within a species

extinction of the species

asexual reproduction

no change in the genes of an organism

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Natural selection is best described as

a change in an organism in response to a need of that organism

a process of nearly constant improvement that leads to an organism that is nearly perfect

differences in survival rates as a result of different inherited characteristics

inheritance of characteristics acquired during the life of an organism

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Base your answer to the question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of biology.
Which statement is a basic assumption from The Beaks of Finches lab?

The type of beak indicates the type of food the finch eats.

Different birds have different songs.

Birds with larger beaks can find mates more easily.

Nesting behavior of finches is an inherited trait.

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Bio 9 Review-Evolution

Evolution refers to change over a long period of time in

Fossils provide evidence that

Base your answer to the question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of biology.A finch that picks small insects out from cracks in the bark of trees would most likely have a beak that is

A male frigatebird displays to the female by inflating its large red throat sac, throwing its head back, vibrating its wings, and producing a “drumming” sound with its throat sac. For the frigatebird, this behavior has most likely resulted in

Evolution can occur at different rates; however, for evolution to occur, there must be

Natural selection is best described as

Base your answer to the question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of biology.Which statement is a basic assumption from The Beaks of Finches lab?

Which occurrence represents an example of evolution?

A farmer wanted to rid his apple trees of a particular leaf-eating insect. He sprayed his trees with an insecticide that killed 98% of the insects. The survival of 2% of this population of insects is most likely due to

Many animals have developed courtship behaviors. Males will often dance, swim, or sing in a particular way to attract a female. Males who are more successful at the courtship behavior will have a greater chance of having more offspring. This behavior is a result of

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Base your answer to the question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of biology.
A finch that picks small insects out from cracks in the bark of trees would most likely have a beak that is

Base your answer to the question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of biology.
Which statement is a basic assumption from The Beaks of Finches lab?