Quiz #8: Final Quiz

Survival of the ​ (a)   means that individuals that are better adapted to their ​ (b)   survive and pass on their ​ (c)   more successfully.

• fittest
• environment
• traits

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Evolution refers to the changes in ​ (a)   traits over time (thousands to millions of years), resulting in new ​ (b)   that are ​ (c)   for specific environments.

• heritable
• species
• fit

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Heritable traits are traits (​ (a)   ) that can be passed on ​ (b)   (DNA) from parent to ​ (c)   (child).

• characteristics
• genetically
• offspring

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A student made a table showing different types of finches and their food sources. What can be inferred from this information?

• Genetic mutation leads to the evolution of new species.
• Organisms evolve based on their habitats.
• Geographical isolation leads to the evolution of new species.
• Organisms evolve based on their feeding habits.

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The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

• species

• Darwin

• evolution

• taxonomy

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Change in a gene or chromosome

• evolution
• variation
• mutation
• adaptation

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Genetic differences between organisms of the same species

• Variation
• Adaptation
• Behavior
• Environment

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Mutations are a change in what?

• DNA
• tRNA
• genotype
• phenotype

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Coloring or another physical characteristic that help an organism blend in with its environment

• mimicry
• camouflage
• hibernation
• migration

What word describes a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment?

• natural selection

• mutation

• camouflage

• adaptation

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