Evolutionary Mechanisms and Concepts

Evolutionary Mechanisms and Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the concept of evolution, explaining it as the net change in organisms over generations. It delves into the role of DNA, heritability, and genetic variation through recombination and mutation. The mechanisms of natural selection and genetic drift are discussed, highlighting how they influence species' survival and reproduction. Speciation is explained as the process leading to the diversity of species, using examples like Darwin's finches. The video concludes by reflecting on the vast biodiversity resulting from 4 billion years of evolution.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary mechanism by which evolution occurs?

Natural selection

Mutation

Genetic drift

Artificial selection

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a component of DNA?

Protein

Thymine

Adenine

Cytosine

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What process results in the mixing of parental genes to create genetic diversity?

Mutation

Genetic drift

Natural selection

Recombination

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a beneficial mutation?

A mutation causing a disease

A mutation that enhances camouflage

A mutation with no effect

A mutation that weakens an organism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for the process where humans select traits in organisms?

Artificial selection

Genetic drift

Natural selection

Speciation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does genetic drift differ from natural selection?

It is a random process

It always benefits the organism

It is controlled by humans

It involves only mutations

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of speciation?

A single species becomes extinct

All species become identical

A new species evolves

Species stop reproducing

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