Genetic Diversity

Genetic Diversity

12th Grade

15 Qs

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Genetic Diversity

Genetic Diversity

Assessment

Quiz

Science

12th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-LS3-2, HS-LS4-2, HS-LS4-5

+5

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Thompson

FREE Resource

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a mutation?

Adenine

a change/mistake in DNA

a copy of the original DNA

Guanine

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The variety of forms of genes (alleles) within a species

biodiversity

species diversity

genetic diversity

ecological diversity

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Type of biodiversity that refers to all the different genes contained within all members of a population:

population diversity

genetic diversity

species diversity

none of these

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Provides the raw material for adaptations to local conditions.

Population Ecology

Speciation

Genetic Diversity

Species Diversity

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes genetic diversity?

The variety of species in an ecosystem

The variety of ecosystems in a region

The variety of genes within a species

The variety of populations in a habitat

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is genetic diversity important for a species' survival?

It increases the species' aesthetic value

It allows for adaptation to changing environments

It reduces the need for food resources

It ensures uniformity among individuals

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which process contributes to genetic diversity in a population?

Photosynthesis

Mitosis

Meiosis

Respiration

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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