Evolution

What is it called when species change over time?

• Lamarckism

• Creationism

• Evolution

• Mitochondria

What species did Charles Darwin use to study evolution?

• Galapagos finches

• Venezuelan geckos

• Giraffes

• Rocks

What is natural selection?

• The process through which acquired traits are passed on to offspring

• When species remain stagnant

• The process through which an unfavorable trait spreads through a population

• The process through which a favorable trait spreads through a population

What is not one of the principles of natural selection?

• The Struggle for Existence

• Survival of the Fittest

• Descent with Modification

• Genetic Variation

• Underproduction of Offspring

What ship was Darwin on when he developed the theory of evolution?

• HMS Hampshire

• RNS Elizabeth

• HMS Beagle

• USS New York

Which of the following scientists did not influence Darwin's thinking?

• Kitzmiller

• Hutton and Lyell

• Lamarck

• Malthus

What type of evidence does not support evolution?

• Fossil Record

• The Bible

• Geographic distribution of living species

• Anatomical structures

• Embryology

What are the main sources of genetic variation?

• Mutations

• Trait acquisition

• Gene shuffling/recombination

• Gene editing (CRISPR)

Monogenetic traits are controlled by multiple genes, while polygenetic traits are controlled by only one.

• True

• False

Which of the following is correct?

• Directional selection: favors multiple extreme phenotypes at both ends

• Stabilizing selection: favors non-extreme phenotypes in the middle

• Disruptive selection: favors one extreme phenotype at one end