Microevolution and Macroevolution

SARS-CoV-2 is the virus causing COVID-19. There are now different variants to this virus, does this exhibit microevolution or macroevolution?

• Macroevolution

• Microevolution

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Which type of speciation is most likely the reason why Galapagos finches have branched out to different species?

• Allopatric Speciation

• Sympatric Speciation

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Due to the differences in the food source of the Galapagos finches, they were able to develop adaptations that will allow them to effectively consume their food. This led to the development of different species of Galapagos finches. Does this show microevolution or macroevolution?

• Macroevolution

• Microevolution

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How can the different types of isolation lead to speciation? How is speciation related to macroevolution?

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What is the definition of microevolution?

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Which type of evolution occurs over a few generations?

• Macroevolution

• Microevolution

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What is a change in a species DNA over time?

• Evolution

• Adaptations

• Natural Selection

• Mutagens

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Which type of evolution occurs over very long periods of time?

• Macroevolution

• Microevolution

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Which of the following best describes microevolution?

• Small-scale changes within a species

• Formation of new species

• Extinction of species

• Large-scale evolutionary changes

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What is an example of macroevolution?

• Development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria

• Formation of new mammal species from a common ancestor

• Changes in allele frequency within a population

• Adaptation of a population to a new environment

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