Genetic Variation and Natural Selection

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Biology
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12th Grade
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Hard
+2
Standards-aligned
Charles Martinez
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8 questions
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The observable and measurable characteristics of an organism, determined by the genotype and the environment is the______.
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Genetic variation is caused by:
independent assortment of chromosomes in meiosis
crossing over in meiosis
random mating within a species
random fertilisation of gametes
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
3.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
_______ _______ is the basis on which natural selection can act.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-4
4.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The branch of biological science studying the passing on of experiences an individual acquires in a lifetime is called:
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Blood types are an example of:
Continuous variation
Discontinuous variation
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NGSS.HS-LS3-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Body height is an example of:
Continuous variation
Discontinuous variation
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
In continuous variation, different genes have [large/small] and [different/similar] effects on the phenotype.
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8.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
When talking about natural selection, fitness is:
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