Evolution and Genetics

Which term refers to the classification of organisms in an ordered system that indicates natural relationships?

• taxonomy

• tectonics

• geology

How is Genetic Variation related to an organism's ability to adapt to its environment

• when genetic variation low the ability to adapt is high

• when genetic variation is high the ability to adapt is low

• When genetic variation is low the ability to adapt is low

• when genetic variation is high the ability to adapt is high

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Due to genetic variation a cheetah is unable to run fast as other normal cheetahs, Which would be most important for the survival of cheetah?

• competition of males

• competition of shelter

• competition of prey

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Which best represents an adaptation that allows ducks to survive aquatic ecosystems?

• Ducks have big beaks

• Ducks have waterproof feathers

• Ducks have small feet

Turtles have to adapt their habitat to protect themselves from their predators. Which best describes this adaption?

• mimicry

• parasitism

• protective covering

True or False? Because natural selection acts directly on Phenotypes more genetic variation within a population usually enables more phenotypic Variation.

• True

• False

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Which Statement is NOT true?

• natural selection leads to adaptation

• variation leads to adaptation

• natural selection and variation can lead to adaptation

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What is Adaptation ?

• A mutation or genetic change, that helps animals survive in its environment

• An organisms generation changing throughout history

• any difference between cells individual organisms, groups of organisms of any species caused either by genetic differences or an effect of environment factors.

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What is Variation?

• a mutation or genetic change, that helps an organism such as plant or animal survive in its environment

• an organism's generation changing throughout history

• any difference between cells individual organisms, groups of organisms of any species caused either by genetic differences or an effect of environment factors.

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True or False? The persistence of populations over time through changing environments depends on their capacity to adapt to shifting external conditions.

• True

• False

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