24 Questions
Who is credited with proposing the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin
What is the term that describes the process by which new species arise from existing species?
Speciation
What is an example of an adaptive trait?
Having webbed feet
What mechanism of evolution involves the random change in allele frequencies in a population?
Genetic drift
What is the primary source of genetic variation in a population?
Mutation
Which type of selection favors extreme phenotypes over the average or intermediate phenotypes?
Disruptive selection
What is an example of co-evolution?
A flower evolving a long tube and a hummingbird evolving a long beak for pollination
What is the term for the process by which species evolve from a common ancestor and become increasingly different over time?
Divergent evolution
What is an example of homologous structures?
Human arm and whale flipper
What is the term for the study of the geographic distribution of species?
Biogeography
What is an example of artificial selection?
The breeding of dogs for specific traits by humans
What does the fossil record provide evidence for?
The existence of transitional species
What type of evolutionary process occurs when different species develop similar characteristics in response to similar environmental pressures?
Convergent evolution
What is the study of the evolutionary history and relationships between species called?
Phylogenetics
What type of reproductive isolation occurs when two populations are capable of mating but have differences in behavior or mating rituals?
Behavioral isolation
What is the term for the presence of similar genes in different species?
Molecular homology
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
Gradual and continuous change
What type of reproductive isolation occurs when two populations are capable of mating but have differences in their mating times or breeding seasons?
Temporal isolation
Which of the following factors can contribute to the formation of new species?
All of the above
What type of reproduction isolation occurs when two populations are separated by a physical barrier?
Geographic isolation
What is the term for the accumulation of small genetic changes in a population over time?
Microevolution
Which type of selection favors individuals with intermediate phenotypes and acts against extreme phenotypes?
Stabilizing selection
What is the term for the process by which species evolve together in response to changes in each other over time?
Coevolution
Which concept suggests that evolution occurs in short bursts of rapid change followed by long periods of little change?
Punctuated equilibrium
Test your knowledge of evolutionary biology, including the theory of natural selection, speciation, and adaptive traits. Evaluate your understanding of the mechanisms of evolution and the scientists who contributed to the field.
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