Mutations are important because they bring about

genetic variation needed for a population to evolve

death of the organism in which they develop

benefits for the individual, not for the population

Hardey-Weinberg equilibrium within a population

A fossil of an extinct dinosaur is found and the anatomy of the fossil shows similarities to that of a bird. What could this mean?

The extinct dinosaur and modern bird share a common ancestor

This is purely by chance and isn't significant

All dinosaurs evolved into birds and that's why there aren't any dinosaurs alive today

Dinosaurs choose to fly, and evolved into birds to escape predation and capture food

What is the advantage of having different shaped beaks?

To be able to eat the food readily available in the environment.

To look different from other species.

To protect itself against predators.

To protect itself against prey.

Which trait do only humans have, according to the cladogram?

terrestrial during all life stages

You look at two species and see very similar DNA. What does this likely tell you?

These animals have a common ancestor.

These animals are not likely related.

These animals are likely becoming one species.

Kangaroos and opossums both incubate their immature in pouches. This means they -

have similar skeleltal structures

The chart shows the embryos and adult forms of animals from different classification groups. What do the embryos suggest about these three animals?

The animals share a common ancestor and are therefore related

Fish are more closely related to humans than are chickens.

Fish and chickens ar closely related, but humans are not related to either fish or chickens.

Which of these statements best describes natural selection?

Natural selection changes populations

Natural selection changes the traits of individuals.

Natural selection prevents changes in the members of a species.

Natural selection prevents changes in the traits of individuals.

Genetic variation can aid in the survival of species when the environment changes. Which of the following is the best example of an organism with a genetic variation that could improve survival chances over time?

an ant that is resistance to pesticide

a wasp that is infected with parasites

a mouse that has learned to avoid mousetraps

Two organisms that are closely related would have

completely different DNA sequence

Unit 10- Natural Selection Test Review

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Any inherited trait that gives an organism an advantage in its environment is called ___.

a mutation

an adaptation

evolution

natural selection

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Which of the following means "genetic change over time"

natural selection

speciation

evolution

fitness

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The differences among a species, like different bird beaks, are called

genes.

variations.

traits.

theories.

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Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?

Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.

Because they come from dominant alleles.

Because they come from recessive alleles.

Because the trait is an acquired phenotype.

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Mutations are a change in what?

DNA

tRNA

genotype

phenotype

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Where do adaptations come from?

The individual organism decides to adapt

Mutations that give an organism an advantage in its environment

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These moths are all the same species. The differences between their wings is an example of ________________

Natural Selection

Variation

Homeostasis

Extinction

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Unit 10- Natural Selection Test Review

Any inherited trait that gives an organism an advantage in its environment is called ___.

Which of the following means "genetic change over time"

The differences among a species, like different bird beaks, are called

Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?

Mutations are a change in what?

Where do adaptations come from?

These moths are all the same species. The differences between their wings is an example of ________________

Mutations are important because they bring about

Sometimes bones in the front limbs of animals are very similar in structure. What do we call similar bone structures that indicate a link to a common ancestor?

the hind leg bones in a whale are examples of

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