Genetic Diversity

for a particular species is the maximum population that its ecosystem can support indefinitely

• carrying capacity

• genetic diversity

• Inbreeding

• demographic bottleneck

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A difference among members of the same species that enables individuals to better survive and reproduce

• a gene mutation

• natural selection

• adaptation

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The passing down of traits from one generation to the next is called

• heredity

• relative age

• variations

• adaptations

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A change in an organisms DNA, often resulting in something odd such as 6 toes, is called a

• fossil

• mutation

• trait

• Fertilization

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Any characteristic that helps an organism survive is called an

• adaptation

• fossil

• inherited trait

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A zebras stripes are

• a result of the environment

• a learned trait

• an inherited trait

• an example of mimcry

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Which bird's foot is best adapted for swimming?

• Duck

• heron

• Eagle

• Mockingbird

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What conclusion can you draw about the parents of a brown eyed offspring?

• at least one of the parents must carry a trait for brown eyes

• neither of the parents carry a trait for brown eyes

• both parents probably have blue eyes

• the parents eye color does not have an effect on the offspring's eye color.

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Which of the following adaptations would be most useful in a polar region?

• horns

• awesome Math skills

• an extra layer of fat

• good eyesight

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Beneficial trait that allows an organism to be better suited for survival or reproduction 

• Natural Selection 
• Species
• Adaptation
• Classification 

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