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9/4 ReQuiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The idea that a group that reproduces Asexually will likely build up harmful mutations over many generations until becoming extinct.

a)

Red Queen Hypothesis

b)

Genetic Variation

c)

Muller's Ratchet

d)

Mutation Buildup Hypothesis

2.

In class I shared a video about a dog and a tick. What concept was being demonstrated?

a)

Red Queen Hypothesis

b)

Genetic Variation

c)

Selective Breeding

d)

Muller's Ratchet

3.

Genetic Variation is not found in

a)

Asexual Populations

b)

Sexual Populations

c)

Muller's Ratchet

d)

Sea Stars

4.

Which is a pro, or benefit, of Asexual Reproduction?

a)

Your offspring is 50% you

b)

Your offspring will all receive any of your mutations.

c)

The same disease could wipe out all members of the population.

d)

Your offspring is 100% you

5.

Bill has a skit about the Chasm of science. Which does not occur during this skit?

a)

He falls into the moat of crocodiles.

b)

He electrocutes himself.

c)

He crosses the Chasm.

d)

He receives help from an assistant.

6.

What temperature does water boil at in Celsius?

a)

30 degrees C

b)

0 degrees C

c)

212 degrees C

d)

100 degrees C

7.

At what temperature does water freeze in Celsius?

a)

30 degrees C

b)

0 degrees C

c)

32 degrees C

d)

100 degrees C

8.

Which of these is not a feature of the Whiptail lizard?

a)

Only the males have mutations.

b)

They are Asexual

c)

All members lay eggs

d)

All members are female

9.

When two parents produce offspring together, what percent of the offspring's DNA will come from the MOTHER?

a)

100%

b)

50%

c)

Trick question, they are clones of the father.

d)

Trick question, due to Genetic Variation they receive a random amount of DNA from each parent.

10.

What device does Bill use to measure the volume of a clear square container?

a)

several small rulers

b)

a scale

c)

a balance

d)

a graduated cylinder?

11.

Select two answers. What are some downsides, or cons, of sexual reproduction?

a)

Your offspring aren't 100% you

b)

Your offspring will inherit all of your parasites

c)

Muller's Ratchet

d)

Finding a mate can be a lot of work