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Evolutionary Change and Genetic Variation Quiz

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What is the main driving force behind evolutionary change according to the text?

Human activities (correct)

Genetic mutations

Environmental factors

Offspring inheritance

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of genetic variation in the text?

Crossing over

Gene exchange

Random mating (correct)

Point mutations

What process introduces new alleles into populations according to the text?

Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium

Incomplete dominance

Continuous variation

Gene exchange (correct)

Which principle predicts genotype frequencies under conditions of random mating?

Hardy-Weinberg Principle Signup and view all the answers

What type of variations may be due to environmental factors rather than genetic differences?

Polymorphic variations Signup and view all the answers

How are allele frequencies and genotype frequencies related in population data?

Allele frequencies determine genotype frequencies Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Evolutionary Approach' emphasize?

Providing a unifying conceptual approach to all biological sciences Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to keep science and religion separate?

To ensure scientific progress is not hindered by religious beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What does Darwin's proposed 'grand tree of life' symbolize?

Unity of Life and common ancestry among species Signup and view all the answers

How do homologous traits help in understanding evolutionary relationships?

By indicating shared ancestry Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'Convergent evolution' suggest?

Similar traits can evolve in different species due to similar environmental pressures Signup and view all the answers

How do fossils contribute to understanding evolutionary history?

By filling in gaps and connecting species to their common ancestors Signup and view all the answers