Biological Evolution: Genetics

Biological Evolution: Genetics

8th Grade

18 Qs

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Biological Evolution: Genetics

Biological Evolution: Genetics

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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DNA determines the traits of an organism by:

encoding genetic information that guides development and functioning

providing energy for cellular processes

acting as a structural component of cells

regulating the body's temperature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are genes?

Large segments of DNA that determine a trait.

Small segments of DNA that determine a trait.

Proteins that determine a trait.

Cells that determine a trait.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are alleles?

Different forms of a gene.

The entire set of genes in an organism.

Proteins that determine traits.

Cells that carry genetic information.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is genetic diversity in a healthy population?

A variety of genes combining in different ways

A single type of gene present

No genetic variation

Only dominant genes present.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Genetic variety helps a population survive sudden stress such as disease or environmental change because:

it increases the chances of some individuals having traits that allow them to survive.

it ensures all individuals are identical and respond the same way.

it reduces the need for adaptation to new environments.

it guarantees that no individuals will be affected by the stress.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does natural selection act on?

Genotype

Phenotype

Population

Individual

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the term used for the groups that biologists organize living organisms into?

Taxa

Species

Habitats

Ecosystems

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