Genetic Drift Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a primary factor that can lead to genetic drift in small populations?
Natural Selection
Random Chance
Non-Random Mating
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sarah is conducting a study on a small island's rabbit population, which has recently gone through a significant decrease due to a harsh winter. What concept of Genetic Drift might explain the changes in the rabbit population's genetic diversity?
Bottleneck Effect; Portion of the population separates from the old population to start a new population
Founders Effect; Population is severely reduced due to natural events
Bottleneck Effect; A sharp reduction in the size of a population due to environmental events or human activities
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Would antibacterial resistance be a Harmful, Neutral, or Beneficial mutation for a bacteria? (Think about the perspective of the bacteria, not as a human)
Harmful
Beneficial
Neutral
None of the above
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the Galápagos Islands, Darwin observed different species of finches with unique characteristics but they are descendants from a common ancestor. What term demonstrates what Darwin observed and how was it caused?
Biological Resistance
Genetic Drift
Speciation
Mutation
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NGSS.HS-LS4-1
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During his quest to find a mate, Toothless performs a series of intricate dances and displays unique behaviors to attract Luna, a light fury dragon. Which concept does this scenario best illustrate?
Non-Random Mating
Adaptation
Mutation
Natural Selection
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When a polar bear from one region breeds with a polar bear from a distant region, leading to an increase in genetic diversity, what process is being illustrated?
Genetic Drift; Movement of a small population from their original population
Mutation; Change in the DNA made them more desirable towards each other
Gene Flow; Movement of genes from one population to another
Natural Selection; Survival of the fittest leading to reproduction
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Founders Effect is the movement of genes/members from one population to another
True
False
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