Evolutionary Mechanisms Quiz

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What is the main focus of epigenetics?

The analysis of the primary literature in science

The study of stable alterations in gene expression during development (correct)

The interpretation of secondary literature in biology

The study of genetic variation in prokaryotes

What distinguishes eukaryotes from prokaryotes?

Eukaryotes lack a nucleus

Eukaryotes have cells with a nucleus and organelles (correct)

Prokaryotes are multicellular organisms

Prokaryotes have organelles like mitochondria

What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

Powerhouse of the cell involved in protein synthesis (correct)

Help the cell run smoothly as a key structure within the nucleus

Store the DNA and separate it from the rest of the cell

Contain the DNA inherited from the father

What type of cells are somatic cells?

All body cells responsible for direct cell activity Signup and view all the answers

How do gametes differ from somatic cells?

Gametes are haploid with 23 chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

What does diploid mean in terms of chromosomes?

Having 46 chromosomes, with 2 copies of each type Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept behind sexual selection?

Members of one sex choose mates based on certain characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What kind of genetic variation does mutation generate?

Brand new genetic variation in non-functional regions Signup and view all the answers

What is the oversimplification related to the classification of mutations discussed in the text?

The classification is a continuum rather than distinct categories Signup and view all the answers

Which term is related to changes in allele frequencies over time due to random chance?

Genetic drift Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the scientific method as mentioned in the text?

Starting with an observation and ending with theory development Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Null Hypothesis' refer to according to the text?

An alternate explanation assuming the original hypothesis is false Signup and view all the answers

Evolutionary Mechanisms Quiz

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What is the main focus of epigenetics?

What distinguishes eukaryotes from prokaryotes?

What is the function of the mitochondria in a cell?

What type of cells are somatic cells?

How do gametes differ from somatic cells?

What does diploid mean in terms of chromosomes?

What is the main concept behind sexual selection?

What kind of genetic variation does mutation generate?

What is the oversimplification related to the classification of mutations discussed in the text?

Which term is related to changes in allele frequencies over time due to random chance?

What is the primary purpose of the scientific method as mentioned in the text?

What does the term 'Null Hypothesis' refer to according to the text?

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