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Evolutionary Biology Concepts

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What is the primary process by which species gradually evolve into more complex forms?

Artificial selection

Gene flow

Natural selection (correct)

Mutation and genetic drift

Which of the following is a key factor in determining which organisms will survive and reproduce in a changing environment?

Genetic drift

Mutation

Natural selection (correct)

Random chance

What is the main difference between artificial selection and natural selection?

Artificial selection occurs in captivity, while natural selection occurs in the wild

Artificial selection favors traits that are disadvantageous, while natural selection favors traits that are advantageous

Artificial selection is intentional, while natural selection is not (correct)

Artificial selection does not involve variation, while natural selection does

Which of the following is NOT a way in which fossils can be used to study evolution?

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What is the primary mechanism by which new species arise?

Natural selection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common limitation of fossil records?

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What is the main difference between adaptation and evolution?

Adaptation is a short-term process, while evolution is a long-term process Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the variation within a population?