
Exploring Natural Selection and Genetics
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of natural selection?
A farmer breeding cows for higher milk production.
A population of moths changing color to blend in with soot-covered trees.
A scientist genetically modifying bacteria to produce insulin.
A dog learning to fetch a ball.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-4
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary effect of a mutation in a gene?
It always causes a disease.
It can change the protein that the gene codes for.
It has no effect on the organism.
It always improves the organism's survival.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does DNA determine the structure of a protein?
By providing the energy needed for protein synthesis.
By coding for the sequence of amino acids in the protein.
By directly assembling the protein in the cell.
By transporting proteins to their final destination.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which pattern of natural selection favors individuals with extreme traits over those with average traits?
Stabilizing selection
Directional selection
Disruptive selection
Balancing selection
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how a mutation in a single nucleotide of DNA can affect the function of a protein.
It can cause the protein to be produced in larger quantities.
It can change the amino acid sequence, potentially altering the protein's function.
It can make the protein more resistant to degradation.
It can have no effect if the mutation is silent.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of directional selection?
Birds with average-sized beaks are more successful than those with very large or very small beaks.
A population of rabbits becomes faster over generations due to predation by foxes.
A population of fish remains unchanged in size over many generations.
A species of plant develops both very tall and very short varieties.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-4
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relationship between DNA and the function of a protein?
DNA provides the energy for protein function.
DNA determines the sequence of amino acids, which affects the protein's shape and function.
DNA directly interacts with proteins to perform cellular functions.
DNA is not related to protein function.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1
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