Evolution and Genetics Quiz

What term describes the genetic condition present in the Fugate family of Troublesome Creek, KY?

What phenomenon is illustrated by the Fugate family's genetic condition being passed on in an isolated population?

What term describes inherited traits that enhance survival and reproduction in an environment?

In the context of evolution, what does a common ancestor imply about two organisms?

What is the term for the permanent loss of a species, such as the Tasmanian Tiger?

What does the theory of evolution imply about traits that contribute to survival?

Which concept explains how a small, isolated population retains unique genetic traits over generations?

How does Darwin's theory explain the relationship between species?

Which of the following best describes the role of genetic drift in isolated populations?

What is the significance of adaptations in organisms according to evolutionary biology?

What term describes species that mate based on the timing of daylight changes?

What kind of structures are forelimbs of mammals that share similar bone structures despite serving different functions?

What type of isolation occurs when species have differences in their mating behaviors?

Which of the following structures may have lost their original function over time?

Which term refers to when different species evolve similar traits independently?

Which term describes changes in DNA that can result in new alleles?

What term is used for structures that are similar due to shared ancestry?

Which type of reproductive isolation occurs when species breed at different times?

What is the term for features that have lost their original function through evolution?

Which of the following concepts refers to different species developing similar traits due to similar environmental pressures?

What can random changes in DNA lead to within a gene pool?

What type of reproductive isolation occurs when species occupy different habitats?

Which of the following processes is primarily driven by mutations in DNA?

Which example illustrates temporal isolation between two species?

What best describes analogous structures in different species?

Which of the following is a category of streams?

What is the branch of biology that focuses on naming and classifying organisms?

Which term refers to the interaction of organisms with their environment and each other?

What is the primary focus of Botany as a field of study?

Which of the following branches of biology deals with the heredity and variation of organisms?

What is the survival rate of offspring for Swiss starlings producing fewer than 4 or more than 5 eggs in a clutch?

Which type of selection would favor Swiss starlings that produce 4 to 5 eggs in a clutch?

What is the typical number of eggs found in a clutch of Swiss starlings?

If a study indicates a lower survival rate for starlings producing less than 4 eggs, this suggests what about their reproductive strategy?

Which term describes when extreme phenotypes are selected against in a population?

What behavior does the male of one species exhibit in the presence of predators?

What type of evidence is considered most compelling for supporting the theory of evolution?

Which of the following best describes a behavioral adaptation related to predation?

What do we call the phenomenon when two species exhibit different mating behaviors?

What term best describes traits that are inherited due to their advantage in survival and reproduction?

What provides the most recent evidence for evolution?

What does it indicate if human skin color is controlled by more than one gene?

Which term describes the genetic variance seen in a small, isolated population over generations?

What is likely the result of traits contributing to human success in an environment?

If two species develop similar traits due to similar environmental challenges, what is this called?

What type of isolation occurs when one species lives in tree holes while another species lives in streams?

What is the main focus of the branch of biology that deals with naming and classifying organisms?

What term describes the process through which organisms are categorized based on their evolutionary relationships?

In the context of biological classification, what is the correct order of categories from broadest to most specific?

Which of the following statements about taxonomy is incorrect?