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Evolution of Populations

Authored by Laura Deering

Biology

11th - 12th Grade

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Evolution of Populations
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the HW Equation, the variable that represents frequency of heterozygous genotype is

p

q

p2

2pq

q2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the HW Equation, the variable that represents frequency of homozygous recessive individuals is

p

q

p2

2pq

q2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the HW Equation, the variable that represents frequency of dominant alelle is

p

q

p2

2pq

q2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What frequency does p2 + 2pq represent based on HW equation?

frequency of individuals with dominant trait

frequency of individuals with recessive trait

frequency of dominant allele

frequency of recessive allele

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following processes is least likely to increase genetic variation?

crossing over

mutation

long generation times

rapid reproduction

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A coconut from Island A is carried across the ocean along its currents to Island B where it grows a new, novel population. This is an example of

founder effect

gene flow

mutation

natural selection

random mating

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body. It's tougher to treat than most strains of Staphylococcus aureus -- or staph -- because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics. MRSA is an example of

founder effect

gene flow

natural selection

population bottleneck

random mating

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