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Suppose a population of insects exists that is primarily brown, with some individuals being green, and some being white. Over time, brown insects are the most successful due to their ability to blend in with their environment resulting in the green and white insects disappearing. This scenario describes what type of natural selection?
Suppose a population of insects exists that is primarily brown, with some individuals being green, and some being white. Over time, brown insects are the most successful due to their ability to blend in with their environment resulting in the green and white insects disappearing. This scenario describes what type of natural selection?
In a population of rabbits, genetic drift causes a sudden increase in the frequency of a gene that produces white fur. What is a likely explanation for this change in gene frequency?
In a population of rabbits, genetic drift causes a sudden increase in the frequency of a gene that produces white fur. What is a likely explanation for this change in gene frequency?
If a scientist wanted to determine the age of a fossil by comparing its position relative to other fossils in a rock formation, which dating method would they use?
If a scientist wanted to determine the age of a fossil by comparing its position relative to other fossils in a rock formation, which dating method would they use?
Which of these techniques is MOST likely to introduce new alleles into a population?
Which of these techniques is MOST likely to introduce new alleles into a population?
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What is the main difference between camouflage and mimicry?
What is the main difference between camouflage and mimicry?
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Which of the following is an example of an analogous structure?
Which of the following is an example of an analogous structure?
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What is the primary difference between homologous and analogous structures?
What is the primary difference between homologous and analogous structures?
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Based on the cladogram, which organism is most closely related to the salamander?
Based on the cladogram, which organism is most closely related to the salamander?
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What characteristic separates the hagfish from all other organisms depicted in the cladogram?
What characteristic separates the hagfish from all other organisms depicted in the cladogram?
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If an organism has a half-life of 10 million years, how much of the radioactive isotope would remain after 30 million years?
If an organism has a half-life of 10 million years, how much of the radioactive isotope would remain after 30 million years?
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If in a fossil, 6.25% of Element X remains, how many half-lives have passed?
If in a fossil, 6.25% of Element X remains, how many half-lives have passed?
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According to the picture, which fossil is the oldest?
According to the picture, which fossil is the oldest?
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Which of the following scenarios is NOT an example of natural selection?
Which of the following scenarios is NOT an example of natural selection?
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Study Notes
Multiple Choice Questions
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Question 1: Bat and bird wings share the same function, but differ in structure (bone vs. skin). These similar functions based on different structures are considered analogous.
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Question 2: Whale pelvis and femur bones, though non-functional, are remnants of evolutionary past. These non-functional structures are considered vestigial.
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Question 3: The ancestral/oldest organism on the provided cladogram chart is Hagfish.
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Question 4: The organism with only jaws, lungs, and claws is the Perch.
Cladogram Analysis
- A cladogram (branching diagram) shows evolutionary relationships among organisms. The oldest organisms are located at the base of the cladogram.
Radiometric Dating
- Determining precise dates of fossils that accurately depicts the ages. It's an important method in determining the absolute age of an artifact. Radiometric dating uses the decay of radioactive isotopes in the rock to determine their age.
Natural Selection
- Natural selection favors organisms best adapted to their environment, enabling survival and reproduction. These adaptations are key traits that provide advantages in environmental conditions. Natural selection is a process in which organisms with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing those advantageous traits to their offspring.
Genetic Drift
- Genetic drift is a chance process impacting allele frequencies in a population, often more pronounced in smaller populations, leading to random fluctuations in gene frequencies. The randomness of genetic drift differs from the adaptive nature of natural selection.
Adaptation
- An adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment, improving its chances of survival. Examples include camouflage and mimicry. Camouflage is a trait that allows an organism to blend in with its surrounding environment.
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Test your knowledge on evolutionary biology with this quiz focusing on concepts such as analogous and vestigial structures, cladogram analysis, and radiometric dating. Dive into the fascinating world of evolution and challenge your understanding of these key principles.
