Evolution and Natural Selection

What is the process of biological change that makes descendants differ from their ancestors called?

• Mutation

• Evolution

• Adaptation

• Natural selection

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Which type of evolution involves large-scale changes?

• Microevolution

• Macroevolution

• Mutation

• Adaptation

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Which of the following is NOT a type of evolution?

• Microevolution

• Macroevolution

• Artificial evolution

• None of the above

Evolution that affects changes in species across populations is called:

• Microevolution

• Macroevolution

• Mutation

• Adaptation

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What is the primary focus of taxonomy?

• Classifying living organisms

• Studying geological formations

• Measuring atmospheric gases

• Analyzing chemical reactions

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What is the scientific system for naming organisms called?

• Binomial nomenclature

• Natural selection

• Genetic engineering

• Evolutionary theory

What does the term "taxonomy" mean in biology?

• The classification of organisms

• The study of fossils

• The measurement of genetic variation

• The observation of animal behavior

Which of the following is a key feature of binomial nomenclature?

• Each organism is given a two-part scientific name

• Each organism is given a three-part scientific name

• Names are based on physical appearance only

• Names change every generation

Which process is NOT typically associated with gradualism?

• Sudden asteroid impact

• Erosion

• Earthquakes

• Volcanoes

What concept did Lamarck suggest about traits?

• Inheritance of acquired traits

• Survival of the fittest

• Random mutation

• Genetic recombination