12 Questions
Which microevolutionary process describes changes in allele frequencies in a gene pool?
Evolution
Which of the following is NOT a microevolutionary process?
Mutualism
Which principle provides a mathematical model where frequencies do not change over successive generations?
Hardy-Weinberg principle
Which microevolutionary process states that individuals with better adaptations are more likely to survive and reproduce?
Natural Selection
Which microevolutionary process can create a totally new allele or phenotype?
Mutation
Which of the following is NOT a type of genetic drift?
Both a & c
Which term refers to organs that are remnants from earlier ancestors?
Vestigial Organs
What does the term 'Fossil' originate from?
Fossilis
Which pair does NOT represent Homologous organs?
Phoenix’s wing & Arm of a frog
Who is known as the 'Father of Evolution'?
Charles Darwin
Which term describes genetic change in a population of organisms over time?
Evolution
Why was Darwin particularly interested in Vestigial organs?
Vestigial Organs are perfect despite being useless
Test your knowledge about evolution with this quiz covering topics such as homologous organs, fossils, and key figures in evolutionary theory. Identify vestigial organs, understand the origin of the word 'fossil', and recognize examples of homologous organs.
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