Debunking Evolution Myths

The video addresses common misconceptions about evolution, clarifying the scientific meaning of 'theory' and explaining Darwin's contributions. It debunks the 'missing link' myth, clarifies 'survival of the fittest', and discusses genetic drift. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers.

What is a common misconception about the term 'theory' in science?

• It is a proven fact.

• It is just a guess or hunch.

• It is an untestable idea.

• It is a hypothesis.

What did Darwin contribute to the theory of evolution?

• The idea that species change over time.

• The concept of natural selection.

• The discovery of genetics.

• The term 'survival of the fittest'.

Who was an early scholar that influenced Darwin's work on evolution?

• Gregor Mendel

• Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

What is the misconception about the 'missing link' between humans and apes?

• There is a single, unbroken chain of evolution.

• Humans evolved directly from modern apes.

• Apes are a more advanced form of life.

• Humans and apes have no common ancestor.

What does the phrase 'survival of the fittest' actually mean in evolutionary biology?

• The strongest organisms always survive.

• Only the largest organisms thrive.

• The most ruthless organisms dominate.

• Organisms best adapted to their environment reproduce more successfully.

Who coined the phrase 'survival of the fittest'?

• Charles Darwin

• Herbert Spencer

• Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

• Thomas Malthus

What is genetic drift?

• A change in the gene pool due to natural selection.

• A change in the gene pool due to random chance.

• A change in the gene pool due to environmental factors.

• A change in the gene pool due to mutations.

How does genetic drift affect smaller populations?

• It has no effect.

• It leads to significant genetic changes by chance.

• It increases genetic diversity.

• It stabilizes the gene pool.

What is a neutral mutation?

• A mutation that is always beneficial.

• A mutation that has no effect on an organism's ability to reproduce.

• A mutation that is always harmful.

• A mutation that always leads to genetic drift.

What is a common misconception about evolutionary changes?

• They always lead to new species.

• They are always beneficial.

• They are always neutral.

• They are always harmful.