Evolution

What is often misunderstood and contentious in popular culture?

• The Big Bang

• Evolution

• Quantum mechanics

• The theory of relativity

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What do people commonly visualize when they hear the word 'evolution'?

• Plants growing from seeds

• Stars forming in space

• An ape evolving into a human

• A chemical reaction

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What concept does the speaker prefer to use instead of 'evolution'?

• Genetic modification

• Artificial selection

• Mutation

• Natural selection

What is an example of natural selection mentioned in the text?

• The development of computers

• The domestication of dogs

• The peppered moth during the Industrial Revolution

• The invention of the wheel

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What does variation in a population mean?

• There is no change over time

• The population is decreasing

• Individuals have differences, such as in height or hair color

• All individuals are identical

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What is NOT a correct understanding of evolution?

• Organisms designing themselves for improvement

• A conscious effort by organisms to change

• A process driven by natural selection

• Random mutations beneficial for survival

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What example is given to explain natural selection in real time?

• The flu virus

• The growth of a tree

• The formation of mountains

• The cycle of water

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Why are antibiotics used cautiously?

• Because they are expensive

• To avoid creating antibiotic-resistant bacteria

• To preserve them for future generations

• To prevent the spread of viruses

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What is a 'superbug'?

• A new superhero

• A bacteria resistant to antibiotics

• A computer virus

• A very large insect

What is essential to study living systems on another planet?

• Advanced technology

• Knowledge of DNA

• Understanding of natural selection

• Ability to speak alien languages

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