10 Questions
What are the primary evolutionary processes that act on genetic variation?
Natural selection and genetic drift
What is one of the observable facts about living organisms that establishes evolution by natural selection?
Different traits confer different rates of survival and reproduction
Who conceived the theory of evolution by natural selection independently in the mid-19th century?
Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace
In what book did Darwin first set out the theory of evolution by natural selection in detail?
On the Origin of Species
Which level of biological organization has been influenced by the process of evolution?
Species
What is the primary cause of evolution in biological populations?
Natural selection and genetic drift
What is the main idea behind the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Organisms are adapted to their environments
What did Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace independently conceive in the mid-19th century?
Theory of evolution by natural selection
What observable fact about living organisms establishes evolution by natural selection?
More offspring are often produced than can possibly survive
What does the process of evolution give rise to at every level of biological organization?
Biodiversity
Test your knowledge of evolution theory and its fundamental concepts with this quiz. Explore the mechanisms of natural selection, genetic drift, and the impact on biodiversity.
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