10 Questions
What are the main evolutionary processes mentioned in the text?
Natural selection and genetic drift
Who conceived the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace
What observable facts support the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Variation in traits and competition for resources
What did the theory of evolution by natural selection aim to explain?
Why organisms are adapted to their environments
What has the process of evolution given rise to?
Biodiversity at every level of biological organisation
Which statement best describes the process of evolution?
Evolution involves the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
What was the contribution of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace to the theory of evolution by natural selection?
They independently conceived the theory of evolution by natural selection in the mid-19th century.
What observable facts support the theory of evolution by natural selection?
More offspring are often produced than can possibly survive, and traits vary among individuals with respect to their characteristics.
What is the primary role of natural selection in evolution?
Natural selection acts on genetic variation, resulting in certain characteristics becoming more or less common within a population over successive generations.
What has the process of evolution given rise to?
Biodiversity at every level of biological organisation.
Test your knowledge of evolution with this quiz! Explore topics such as natural selection, genetic drift, and biodiversity, and see how well you understand the mechanisms behind the change in heritable characteristics within biological populations.
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