10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a piece of genetic evidence that organisms are closely related and likely to have a common ancestor?
Different mutations (mitochondrial DNA)
What is the main factor that causes variation between individuals of the same species in a population?
Crossing over during Prophase I of meiosis
Which statement is true about species that are closely related?
They have a similar sequence of genes
What process during meiosis results in new combinations of maternal and paternal genetic materials in each new cell/gamete?
Crossing over during Prophase I
What allows different combinations of chromosomes/chromatids to go into each new cell/gamete resulting from meiosis?
Random arrangement of chromosomes at the equator during metaphase
Which of the following is a piece of genetic evidence that organisms are closely related and likely to have a common ancestor?
Different portions of DNA with no functions
What is the main factor that causes variation between individuals of the same species in a population?
Crossing over during Prophase I of meiosis
Which process during meiosis results in new combinations of maternal and paternal genetic materials in each new cell/gamete?
Crossing over during Prophase I of meiosis
What allows different combinations of chromosomes/chromatids to go into each new cell/gamete resulting from meiosis?
Random arrangement of maternal and paternal chromosomes at the equator during metaphase
Which statement is true about species that are closely related?
They have greater similarity to each other than more distantly related species
Test your knowledge on genetic evidence and variation with this informative quiz! Learn about the similarities and differences in DNA structure, gene sequences, and mutations that indicate relatedness and a common ancestor. Discover how these genetic factors contribute to understanding species relationships.
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