Evolution and Taxonomy Review

Who is most well known for their theory of evolution by means of natural selection?

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Lyell

• Charles Darwin

• Marie Curie

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This level of taxonomy is the most specific.

(a)  

Genetics is the driving force of evolution. (Evolution can't happen without genetics.)

• True

• False

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All mammals share a common bone structure because they have a common ancestor. What is this an example of?

• Homologous structure

• Analogous structure

• Vestigial structure

• Common ancestor

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When considering the concept of "survival of the fittest" - what needs to survive?

• The strongest individuals

• The strongest genetics

• The strongest individuals and genetics

• The chosen one

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(a)   is one part genetics and one part luck

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Common names are just as good as scientific names and scientists use both

• True

• False

Which of these is the levels of taxonomy, from broadest to most specific?

• Domain - Species - Kingdom - Genus - Phylum - Family - Class - Order

• Species - Genus - Family - Order - Class - Phylum - Kingdom - Domain

• Domain - Kingdom - Phylum - Class - Order - Family - Genus - Species

Which of these have the scientific name of the gray wolf written correctly?

• Canus Lupus

• Canus lupus

• Canus lupus

• Canus Lupus

This kind of selection results in the average traits becoming the most common.

• Stabilizing Selection

• Disruptive Selection

• Directional Selection

• Artificial Selection

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