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Test 1 Evolution, multiple alleles and vocabulary

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What did James Hutton and Charles Lyell study?

a)

The age and changes of the Earth

b)

Pokemon

c)

Viral TikTok Videos

d)

Long vs Short Neck Giraffes

2.

Which theorists believe changes were predetermined in organisms, and organisms change according to their needs/wants?

a)

Thomas Malthus

b)

Charles Lyell

c)

Jean Baptiste Lamarck

d)

Charles Darwin

3.

Which theorists observed human populations would run out of living space, food, and other limited resources?

a)

Charles Lyell

b)

Thomas Malthus

c)

Jean Baptiste Lamarck

d)

Charles Darwin

4.
States that God created life in a specific design according to the Bible.
a)
Micro-evolution
b)
Macro-evolution
c)
Intelligent design
d)
Creationism
5.
States that organisms appeared due to random chance beginning with a Big Bang that started the universe.
a)
Micro-evolution
b)
Macro-evolution
c)
Intelligent design
d)
Creationism
6.
Inherited characteristics that increase the fitness of an organism
a)
Fitness
b)
Adaptation
c)
Natural selection
d)
Artificial selection
7.
States that organisms change over time to be better suited to their environment.
a)
Micro-evolution
b)
Macro-evolution
c)
Intelligent design
d)
Creationism
8.
Survival of the fittest
a)
Fitness
b)
Adaptation
c)
Natural selection
d)
Artificial selection
9.
The ability of an individual to survive and reproduce in its specific environment.
a)
Fitness
b)
Adaptation
c)
Natural selection
d)
Artificial selection
10.
Nature provides the genetic variations and Man selects the variations he finds useful.
a)
Fitness
b)
Adaptation
c)
Natural selection
d)
Artificial selection
11.
A force that changes the gene pool and leads to evolutionary change.
a)
Gene pool
b)
Speciation
c)
Genetic drift
d)
Gene flow
12.
All genes present in a population.
a)
Gene pool
b)
Speciation
c)
Genetic drift
d)
Gene flow
13.
Addition of new genes to a population.
a)
Gene pool
b)
Speciation
c)
Genetic drift
d)
Gene flow
14.

Age of solar system and Earth

a)

a) 4.5 - 4.6 billion years ago

b)

b) 5.5 - 5.6 billion years ago

c)

c) 9.5 - 9.6 billion years ago

d)

d)4.0 - 4.5 billion years ago.

15.

The term bio-genesis was coined by

a)

a) Thomus huxley

b)

b) Hentry Bastian

c)

c) Oparin

d)

d) d) Haldane

16.

The experiment that simulated conditions thought to be present on the early earth

a)

a) Hershey–Chase experiment

b)

b) Geiger–Marsden experiment

c)

c) Miller–Urey experiment

d)

d) Schiehallion experiment

17.

Identify the theory of evolution of life that states that life was created by a super natural power

a)

a) Theory of spontaneous generation

b)

b) Theory of special creation

c)

c) Big theory

d)

d) Theory of biogenesis

18.

The theory that states that living organisms originated from non-living materials is

a)

a) Bigbamg theory

b)

b) Theory of special creation

c)

c) Abiogenesis

d)

d) Theory of b iogenesis

19.

Large colloidal particles that precipitate out in aqueous medium which are the first pre cells are called

a)

a) Coacervates

b)

b) U.V. rays

c)

c) Colloidal aggregates

d)

d) polymers

20.

The process by which plant and animal remains are preserved in sedimentary rocks is called

a)

a) Relative dating

b)

b) absolute dating

c)

c) fossilization

d)

d) Palaeontology

21.

When animals die, the original portion of their body may be replaced molecule by molecule by minerals. this is called

a)

a) Actual remains

b)

b) Petrifaction

c)

c) Natural moulds

d)

d) Casts

22.

Hardened faecal matter that occur as try pellets are called

a)

a) Coacervates

b)

b) protobionts

c)

c) coprolites

d)

d) moulds

23.

Who observed the variation of organisms in Galapagos Island?

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

Charles Lyell

c)

Jean Baptiste de Lamarck

d)

James Hutton

24.

What concept states that having many offspring increases the chance that some of them will survive?

a)

Adaptation

b)

Descent with modification

c)

Overproduction

d)

Variation

25.

what theory states that organs not in use will disappear while organs in use will develop?

a)

Theory of Acquired characteristics

b)

Theory of Evolution

c)

Theory of Natural Selection

d)

Theory of use and disuse

26.

Camels and cacti are adapted to live in dry places like desert. what concept does it exhibit?

a)

Adaptation

b)

Overproduction

c)

Survival of the fittest

d)

Variation

27.

5. Charles Darwin's theory of Natural selection, which means "survival of the fittest" is very important in this pandemic. The following are survival tips in this time of Pandemic EXCEPT ?

a)

Wear face mask and face shield every time you go out

b)

Always observe physical distancing

c)

Do not drink plenty water

d)

Avoid crowded places.

28.
What is the concept of evolution by gradualism in evolutionary biology?
a)
Species evolve through small, incremental modifications in their traits
b)
Evolution is a sudden appearance of new species
c)
Species evolve through major shifts in their genetic makeup
d)
Evolution occurs in rapid bursts when environmental conditions change
29.

How is punctuated equilibrium characterised?

a)
By genetic shifts in isolated populations.
b)
By sudden, dramatic transformations in species over time.
c)
By long periods of relative species stability interrupted by rapid bursts of evolutionary change.
d)
By small, incremental modifications in species over time.
30.
How do species change over extended periods of time?
a)
Through small, incremental modifications in their traits
b)
Through sudden appearances of new species
c)
Through major shifts in their genetic makeup
d)
Through rapid bursts when environmental conditions change
31.
What is natural selection?
a)
The mechanism through which advantageous traits are passed on to offspring.
b)
The process by which species change through sudden, dramatic transformations.
c)
The process by which species change through rapid bursts of evolutionary change.
d)
The process by which species change through genetic shifts in isolated populations.
32.
When does evolution occur in relatively rapid bursts?
a)
When species undergo rapid bursts of evolutionary change due to strong selection pressures.
b)
When species undergo genetic shifts in isolated populations.
c)
When species undergo sudden, dramatic transformations.
d)
When species undergo small, incremental modifications over time.
33.

Lamark's theory of Inheritance of acquired characteristics states that _________

a)

traits an organism develops during its own lifetime are determined by nature

b)

traits an organism develops during its own lifetime are not passed to offspring

c)

traits an organism develops during its own lifetime are passed on to offspring

d)

traits an organism develops during its own lifetime are determined by evolution

34.

The Galapagos Islands ___________

a)

differ from on another in important ways

b)

are where Darwin made some of his most important observations

c)

each have some distinct plant and animal life

d)

all of the above

35.

What is evolution?

a)

A well tested explanation that cannot be proven

b)

change in species over time

c)

The preserved remain of an organism

d)

Ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment

36.

What is a theory?

a)

change over time

b)

A well supported testable explanation

c)

A proven law

d)

Ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment

37.

What is an adaptation?

a)

Any characteristic that increases an organisms chance of survival

b)

preserved remains of ancient organisms

c)

A well supported testable explanation

d)

Ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its specific environment

38.

In a species that has multiple color variations which organisms would be more likely to survive and reproduce?

a)

The species that has a color variation that stands out from its surroundings

b)

The organism that has a color variation that matches its surroundings

c)

The color variation has no effect on predator attacks

39.
Genetic differences between organisms of the same species
a)
Variation
b)
Adaptation
c)
Behavior
d)
Environment
40.
The struggle for existence against other members of an organisms species is
a)
Competition
b)
Natural Selection
c)
gene flow
d)
genetic drift
41.

Darwin was greatly influenced by the ideas of Hutton and Lyell.

What were their ideas that influenced Darwin? (Pick two)

a)

Large scale geologic changes were due to long term gradual processes

b)

Fossils are remnants of pre-existing species

c)

Volcanoes can cause quick changes that could lead to extinctions

d)

Galapagos islands hold the key for evolution

42.

Which of the following is NOT an observation or inference on which natural selection is based?

a)

There is heritable variation among individuals.

b)

Poorly adapted individuals never produce offspring.

c)

Species produce more offspring than the environment can support

d)

Only a fraction of an individual's offspring may survive.

43.

The observable fact that when individuals reproduce, their offspring look slightly different from their parent generation is called ...

a)

theory of evolution

b)

natural selection

c)

common descent

d)

descent with modification

44.

Who suggested the following idea?


"Giraffes had short necks. They stretched to reach food. Lots of stretching led to long necks."

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

Gregor Mendel

c)

Albert Einstein

d)

Jean Baptiste de Lamarck

45.

Who suggested the following idea?


"There were giraffes with short necks and others with long necks. Taller animals could eat more food and could more easily survive and reproduce. Natural selection led to long necks."

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

Gregor Mendel

c)

Albert Einstein

d)

Jean Baptiste de Lamarck

46.

A person with a Type AB Phenotype would have what potential genotypes?

a)

IBIB

b)

IBi

c)

ii

d)

IAIB

47.

A person with a Type O Phenotype would have what potential genotypes?

a)

IBIB

b)

IBi

c)

ii

d)

IAIB

48.

------is the combination of two alleles that are different from one another.

a)

homozygous

b)

heterozygous

c)

phenotype

d)

trait

49.

The letters that make-up the genetic code for a trait

a)

genotype

b)

heterozygous

c)

phenotype

d)

trait

50.
----is the type of gene that always shows itself when present
a)
genotype
b)
homozygous
c)
phenotype
d)
dominant
51.
The physical appearance of the allele combination the offspring receives
a)
genotype
b)
homozygous
c)
phenotype
d)
dominant
52.
What is the genotype of a person with type A blood, who had a father with type O blood?
a)
AB
b)
AO
c)
AA
d)
OO
53.

What is NOT a possible genotype for someone with type B blood?

a)

BB

b)

AB

c)

BO

54.
If a father is AA and a mother is AB, what is the probability for a child with AB blood? 
a)
0%
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
75%
55.

In fruit flies, eye color is a sex linked trait. Red (R) is dominant to white (r). What is the sex and eye color of flies with the following genotype: X R X r ?

a)

male with white eyes

b)

female with red eyes

c)

male with red eyes

d)

female with white eyes

56.

Look at this cross: XB XB x Xb Y

What proportion/percent of the male children are colorblind (b)?

a)

100%

b)

75%

c)

25%

d)

0%

57.

If the offsprings have the blood groups O and A the genotype of parents would be

a)

IAIA and IAi

b)

IA i and ii

c)

IAIA and IAIA

d)

IA i and IBi

58.

What are the blood types of the possible children that a woman (type O) and man (type AB) can have?

a)

O and AB

b)

O and A

c)

O and B

d)

A and B

59.

There are multiple alleles for the ABO blood group. Why are only two of these alleles present in any one individual?

a)

Each parent contributes only one allele for the ABO blood group to the offspring.

b)

There are not enough nucleotides in a red blood cell to produce a third allele.

c)

Each allele in the ABO group must be dominant or recessive

d)

Blood group alleles are not segregated during meiosis.

60.

Which term(s) best describes the inheritance of human blood types?

a)

incomplete dominance and multiple alleles

b)

codominance and epistasis

c)

codominance and multiple alleles

d)

incomplete dominance and codominance

61.

What pattern of non-Mendelian inheritance is shown by ABO blood group?

a)

Codominance

b)

Incomplete Dominance

c)

Multiple Alleles

d)

X-linked

62.

What pattern of non-Mendelian inheritance is shown by ABO blood group?

a)

Codominance

b)

Incomplete Dominance

c)

Multiple Alleles

d)

X-linked

63.

A woman has type B blood and her husband has type O blood. What must be the woman's genotype, if they have a child with type O blood?

a)

BO

b)

BB

c)

OO

d)

B

64.
This is when a trait is controlled by more than one gene.
a)
Multiple alleles
b)
Polygenetic inheritance
c)
Codominance
d)
Incomplete Dominance 
65.

In ABO blood group recessive allele is also represented by

a)

IA

b)

IB

c)

IO

d)

i

66.

What is the meaning of "Exasperation"

a)

Annoying

b)

Fed-up

c)

Loving

67.

What is the meaning of "Pretentious"

a)

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance

b)

Attempting to impress by getting attentions

c)

Attempting to impress by helping others

68.

What is the meaning of "Amicable"

a)

Irritated

b)

Bad

c)

Friendly

69.

What is the meaning of "Divergent"

a)

Development in different directions

b)

Development in different places

c)

Development in different enviroment

70.

Jubilation means a feeling of great happiness and triumph.

a)

Adjective

b)

Noun

c)

Verb

71.

Tenacious means Stubborn

a)

Noun

b)

Adjective

c)

Verb

72.

Surreptitious means Secret

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Noun

73.

What is the meaning of "Protract"

a)

To make it even

b)

To make shorter

c)

To make longer

74.

What is the meaning of "Psyche"

a)

The human mind

b)

The human death

c)

The human Soul

75.

Vocabulary


4. My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

a)

accused

b)

argued

c)

discussed

d)

advised

76.

Vocabulary


5. I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________

of me.

a)

proud

b)

calm

c)

ashamed

d)

cheerful

77.

Vocabulary


6. Parents should always ________ to talk to their children

about their problems.

a)

do time

b)

make chores

c)

do chores

d)

make time

78.

Vocabulary


8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

a)

falling out

b)

falling apart

c)

piling up

d)

piling on

79.

Grammar


1. Her songs about love, ________ she is very well-known,

are fantastic.

a)

which

b)

for which

c)

that

d)

for that

80.

Vocabulary


1. I've got lots of ____________ but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.

a)

enemies

b)

partners

c)

classmates

d)

relatives

81.

Vocabulary


2. Some people say that ________ are just friends you

haven’t met yet.

a)

peers

b)

strangers

c)

coaches

d)

colleagues

82.

Vocabulary


3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

a)

do your fair share

b)

put your feet up

c)

be sick and tired

d)

run errands

83.

Vocabulary


9. When a young person does something well, you

should ________ them for it.

a)

grumble

b)

gossip

c)

praise

d)

criticise

84.

Grammar


2. My sister ________ in a school play tonight. Do you want

to come?

a)

is appearing

b)

is appearing

c)

does appear

d)

appears

85.

Grammar


5. ‘________ your grandparents this summer?’

‘Yes, and I can’t wait!’

a)

Are you visiting

b)

You are visiting

c)

Do you visit

d)

You do visit

86.

Grammar


6. I’m going to the airport to get Jane. ________ at three

o’clock, so I’d better hurry.

a)

Her plane arriving

b)

Her plane arrives

c)

Is her plane arriving

d)

Her plane does arrive

87.
a lesson about the theory of your subject
a)
lecture
b)
tutorial
c)
seminar
88.
a type of course that prepares you for a job
a)
seminar 
b)
lecture
c)
vocational 
89.
a way to deliver education
a)
distance education
b)
scholarship
c)
bursary
90.
a small class discussing the lecture
a)
face-to-face
b)
module
c)
tutorial
91.
money you pay for your course
a)
bursary
b)
tuition fees
c)
scholarship
92.
a qualification that gives you permission to do something
a)
hobby
b)
licence
c)
profession
93.
a person learning to do a trade
a)
boss
b)
tradie
c)
apprenctice
94.
something that stands out from the others is
a)
general
b)
disinctive
c)
common
95.
post-school education
a)
tertiary
b)
secondary
c)
primary
96.
an activity you do at school outside of class
a)
seminar
b)
tutorial
c)
extra-curricular
97.

For many jobs you need to have a university ______.

a)

career

b)

qualification

c)

degree

98.

You need to _____ a level test before you join the course.

a)

make / take

b)

do / take

c)

write / take

99.

She spent her _______ traveling around the world.

a)

university

b)

career

c)

gap year

100.

I strted school when I was 7. I never went to a _______ school as a baby.

a)

primary

b)

secondary

c)

nursery

d)

vocational

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