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Genetic Drift Quiz

Authored by Cayla Mann

Science

12th Grade

NGSS covered

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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

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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-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

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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