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WorksheetsEvolution EOC Review
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
Simple, prokaryotic organisms have been on Earth for over 3 billion years and have been able to grow and evolve into many different and successful prokaryotic organisms. Which structure evolved in cells approximately one billion years ago that allowed for the forming of more complex, multicellular organisms?
a)
Nucleus
b)
Ribosome
c)
Plasma Membrane
d)
Golgi apparatus
2.
Before organisms with nuclei evolve, life on earth consisted only of unicellular
a)
prokaryotes
b)
eukaryotes
c)
fungi
d)
protists
3.
Biology is the study of
a)
Life
b)
Evolution
c)
Biomes
d)
Weather
4.
This is the study of biological inheritance
a)
Genetics
b)
Biology
c)
Ecology
d)
Urology
5.
Darwin wrote many of the premises of 'The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection' by noting differences in the _________ of closely related _______, while studying in the Galapagos Islands.
a)
beaks, finches
b)
feet, finches
c)
feather color, tortoises
d)
dietary preference, tortoises
6.
According to Darwin's theory of evolution, which organisms are BEST able to survive in nature?
a)
organisms that possess overall characteristics best suited to their environment
b)
those with the best camouflage and coloration
c)
organisms that possess the greatest number of mutations
d)
those that possess characteristics acquired during their lifetime
7.
Matthew has discovered a new species of fish. During the summer months, the male fish separate themselves from the female fish and swim to cooler waters. During one summer, a volcano erupts and the molten rock forms a barrier preventing the male and female fish from reuniting. Matthew has discovered a new species of fish. During the summer months, the male fish separate themselves from the female fish and swim to cooler waters. During one summer, a volcano erupts and the molten rock forms a barrier preventing the male and female fish from reuniting.
a)
The fish would become extinct as they would not be able to reproduce.
b)
The species would not be affected by the barrier.
c)
The male fish would begin to produce eggs and sperm.
d)
The fish would develop legs and walk across the barrier.
8.
A mountain seperates a population of mice into two distinct eastern and western populations. The eastern area is inhabited by owls, which hunt at night. No owls live in the western area. Over time, the eastern population of mice will MOST LIKELY
a)
change over time and become less active at night
b)
become more active at night
c)
remain identical with the western population
d)
grow stronger claws and teeth to better fight the owls
9.
Examine the diagrams. Columns I and II contain rock layers A, B, C, D, E and F. Both columns were taken from the same dig site at different locations. Which two layers are of approximately the same age?
a)
C & D
b)
A & D
c)
B & E
d)
B & F
10.
All of the scenarios are examples of evolution, with the EXCEPTION of the
a)
change of a caterpillar into an adult butterfly
b)
loss of hind limbs by whales
c)
gradual loss of toes on the feet of horses
d)
change of bones in ostriches, from hollow to solid
11.
A change in the genetic make-up, appearance, and behaviors of a species over time is called
a)
evolution
b)
adaptation
c)
natural selection
d)
survival of the fittest
12.
If one species in a community dies out or moves, the community will
a)
be affected
b)
stop working
c)
not be affected
d)
replace the species
13.
The process of ___________________leads to the formation of new species by ___________________.
a)
natural selection, evolution
b)
extinction, speciation
c)
speciation, use and disuse
d)
divergent evolution, natural selection
14.
Natural selection can lead to the formation of a new species which is called
a)
speciation
b)
fitness
c)
mutations
d)
selection
15.
According to the fossil record, five ________________
a)
mass extinction
b)
mass cloning
c)
microevolution
d)
mass revolution
16.
A wildlife biologist does a DNA gel to determine how closely related four species of trout are to one another. These are the results of the gel electrophoresis. Which two species of trout are MOST closley related?
a)
Brown and Rainbow
b)
Brown and Golden
c)
Golden and Brook
d)
Rainbow and Golden
17.
Scientists want to determine how closely related chimpanzees are to humans. Which data would give the MOST accurate comparison?
a)
their DNA sequences
b)
their niches
c)
their physical characteristics
d)
their behavioral characteristics
18.
The genetic information in human and chimpanzee DNA shows a high degree of similarity, as humans share about 96-99% of their DNA code with chimpanzees. What is an explanation for this similarity?
a)
They evolved from a common ancestor.
b)
They evolved from each other.
c)
They evolved at the same time.
d)
Their evolution is nearly complete.
19.
A fossil of a fern and other large-leafed plants were found in an area of Alaska. What does this suggest about this area in Alaska?
a)
The area once had a warmer climate.
b)
A forest is now covered with snow.
c)
A farm was once located in the area.
d)
Prehistoric man ate large-leafed plants.
20.
The bone structure of the baleen whale and the hummingbird pictured above suggests that they share
a)
a common ancestor
b)
the same diet
c)
a similar environment
d)
similar mating rituals
21.
One of the major elements of natural selection is that all species have genetic
a)
variation
b)
digression
c)
melanism
d)
stability
22.
A population of lizards lives in an isolated area where local rocks contain a high concentration of radioactive elements. A study of this population would MOST LIKELY show
a)
a higher than average mutation rate.
b)
a lower than average mutation rate.
c)
a higher survival rate than other lizard populations.
d)
an increase in size compared to other lizard populations.
23.
All of these terms EXCEPT ___________ contribute to natural selection.
a)
cladograms
b)
coevolution
c)
mass extinction
d)
adaptive radiation
24.
Some mutations always occur from generation to generation. But most mutations do not persist over time in the gene pool. Which mutation is MOST likely to become established and persist in a species?
a)
a mutation that helps a rabbit conceal itself from predators
b)
a mutation that changes the color of a fruit fly’s eyes
c)
a mutation that makes it harder for a frog to catch food
d)
a mutation that causes a leopard attack humans more frequently
25.
A population of bacteria is treated with an antibiotic. Because of variation in the population of bacteria, what is a possible outcome of the treatment?
a)
Some of the bacteria may be resistant to the antibiotic and survive.
b)
The population will increase rapidly.
c)
All of the bacteria will be resistant to the antibiotic.
d)
The population will be better able to obtain a food source.
26.
Why are many bacterial infections more difficult to treat now than they were fifty years ago?
a)
Because bacteria have evolved resistance to antibiotics.
b)
Because there are more types of bacteria now.
c)
Because bacteria reproduce at greater rates than in the past, since there are more people on earth.
d)
Because treatment of virus infections consumes many antibiotics that were formerly used only for bacteria.
27.
The dots represent a bacterial infection. Sal was very sick with this bacterial infection. The infection was treated with antibiotics. Sal seemed to get well, but in a few weeks, she was sick again. How can this be explained using natural selection?
a)
The stronger, more resistant bacteria survived the antibiotics and reproduced.
b)
The antibiotics were ineffective to this strain of bacteria.
c)
The antibiotics did not kill the bacteria; it only forced them to be dormant.
d)
Antibiotics will only kill a portion of the bacteria, no matter how much medicine Sal takes.
28.
Antibiotics are most effective in killing
a)
bacteria
b)
fungi
c)
leeches
d)
viruses
29.
Because the common cold is caused by a ______________, it is useless to try to prevent or cure a cold with antibiotics.
a)
Virus
b)
fungi
c)
bacteria
d)
inherited trait
30.
A (n) _______________ is an injection of weakened or dead viruses or bacteria, or pieces of proteins from weakened or dead viruses or bacteria. It is given to help the immune system of people "learn" how to defeat the real virus or bacteria.
a)
vaccine
b)
antibiotic
c)
antibody
d)
pathogen
31.
Who is the father of evolution?
a)
Darwin
b)
Mendel
c)
Newton
d)
Einstein
32.
What is another name for natural selection?
a)
Survival of the fittest
b)
Survival of the fastest
c)
Survival of the smartest
d)
Survival of the biggest
33.
What is a change in the species that allows for it to survive in its environment?
a)
Adaptation
b)
Homologous
c)
Variation
d)
Vestigial
34.
When all of the organisms of a species have died it is called,
a)
Extinction
b)
Evolution
c)
Adaptation
d)
Natural Selection
35.
What is the study of organisms at the early stages of development?
a)
Embryology
b)
Fossil record
c)
Molecular Genetics
d)
Extinction
36.
What is an organism that has similar characteristics and can reproduce?
a)
Species
b)
Organism
c)
Embryology
d)
Vestigial
37.
What is this an example of?
a)
Variation
b)
Diversity of species
c)
Vestigial structure
d)
Molecular Genetics
38.
What is this an example of?
a)
Homologous Structures
b)
Embryology
c)
Fossil record
d)
Vestigial structures
39.
Which layer is the oldest?
a)
4
b)
3
c)
2
d)
1
40.
Predict which moth would increase in population
a)
Dark
b)
Light
41.
Two different populations of birds live in the same area and eat the same types of food. Which most likely describes the relationship between these two populations of birds?
a)
competition
b)
mutualism
c)
parasitism
d)
predator-prey
42.
The use of pesticides on crops has been a common farming practice for decades. What has been the greatest effect of natural selection through the use of pesticides on certain insect populations?
a)
Natural selection has been altered because the insects and their predators are killed.
b)
The rate of selection is increased because the pesticides do not kill the insects that are naturally resistant to it.
c)
The rate of selection has decreased because the pesticides kill only young insects.
d)
The pesticides have altered natural selection by causing the insect DNA to spontaneously mutate.
43.
The males of a bird species do a “dance” and “sing a song” each spring. What is the main purpose of these behaviors?
a)
to scare off young birds
b)
to imprint young birds
c)
to clean their feathers
d)
to attract female birds
44.
The following diagram shows a mutation that occurs in the hemoglobin gene to produce a recessive genetic disorder called sickle cell anemia.
Which of the following statements best describes why the change in only one DNA base of the hemoglobin gene results in a different protein product of the gene?
Which of the following statements best describes why the change in only one DNA base of the hemoglobin gene results in a different protein product of the gene?
a)
the change prevents mRNA from being made
b)
the change alters the amino acid sequence of the protein
c)
the change causes the blood cells to divide in an uncontrolled way
d)
the change creates a second strand of mRNA for each RNA molecule
45.
Which is one reason scientists produce transgenic organisms?
a)
to create new species of organisms
b)
to control microorganisms in the soil
c)
to prevent habitats from being destroyed
d)
to treat certain types of diseases
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