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Evolution is the change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
True
Evolution occurs only when natural selection acts on genetic variation.
False
The theory of evolution by natural selection was conceived solely by Charles Darwin in the mid-19th century.
False
Evolution by natural selection is established by observable facts about living organisms, including the production of more offspring than can possibly survive.
True
Alfred Russel Wallace played no role in the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection.
False
What are the primary evolutionary processes that act on genetic variation?
Natural selection and genetic drift
Who conceived the theory of evolution by natural selection independently in the mid-19th century?
Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace
What did the theory of evolution by natural selection aim to explain?
Adaptation of organisms to their physical and biological environments
What observable facts about living organisms establish evolution by natural selection?
More offspring are often produced than can possibly survive
What has the process of evolution given rise to at every level of biological organisation?
Biodiversity
Test your knowledge of evolution with this quiz! Explore the concepts of natural selection, genetic drift, and biodiversity as you answer questions on the heritable characteristics of biological populations and how they change over successive generations.
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