Quiz on Biodiversity

What is unique about identical twins according to the document?

• They have different genes

• They have identical genes

• They have no genes

• They have half the genes

What does species diversity refer to?

• The variety of genes within a species

• The variety of species within an ecosystem

• The variety of ecosystems within a region

• The variety of climates within a habitat

Why are leopards considered to have instrumental value?

• They are a keystone species

• Their skins are used in dance costumes and leaders' regalia

• They play a vital role in ecosystems

• They are aesthetically pleasing

Which of the following is an example of instrumental value?

• A species' role in an ecosystem

• The use of leopard skins in regalia

• The beauty of a landscape

• The cultural significance of a species

What role do leopards play in their ecosystems that gives them intrinsic value?

• They are a source of food for humans

• They are a keystone species

• They are used in traditional medicine

• They are a popular tourist attraction

What do individuals inherit from their parents that make up their unique genotype?

• Proteins

• Genes

• Cells

• Organs

What is an example of variation among populations?

• Different climates in a region

• Different alleles in isolated populations of the same species

• Different species in a habitat

• Different ecosystems in a region

What type of variation can best lead to the formation of new species?

• Variation within individual organisms

• Variation among individuals within a population

• Variation among populations

• Variation among species

What is an example of variation among populations?

• Different climates in a region

• Different alleles in isolated populations of the same species

• Different species in a habitat

• Different ecosystems in a region

What happens to biodiversity when populations are isolated?

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It increases

• It becomes unstable