Evolution

Charles Darwin created the Theory of Evolution

• True

• False

a measure of how commonly a particular allele occurs in a population is known as the 

• gene pool
• allele frequency
• mutation rate
• phenotype

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An inherited characteristic that increases an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its specific environment is called (n)

• vestigial structure
• adaptation
• speciation
• analagous structure

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Genetic variation can arise from a random change in the DNA of a gene.  The change is called a(n)

• mutation
• gene flow
• gene pool
• allele

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Which of the following is a true statement about natural selection?

• it is goal directed
• individuals evolve
• variation exists in a population
• acquired characteristics

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a bird that can easily outcompete other birds for food and that can produce many eggs has a high

• sexuality
• mutation rate
• fitness
• adaptability

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Animals are able to pick and choose their adaptations.

• True
• False

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What does the term variation mean?

• The same traits in a population.
• The different ways that traits are expressed in a population.
• The same ways traits are expressed in a population.
• The place where an animal lives.

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The gradual change in species over time is...

• Evolution
• Nucleotide 
• Adaptation
• Natural Selection

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Which term refers to the process by which individuals that are better suited to the environment survive and reproduce therefore passing down their genes to their offspring? 

• Evolution 
• Variation 
• Adaptation
• Natural Selection 

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