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Which process leads to changes in DNA sequences, contributing to genetic variation?
Which process leads to changes in DNA sequences, contributing to genetic variation?
- Mutation (correct)
- Selection
- Migration
- Genetic drift
In the context of evolution, what does natural selection favor?
In the context of evolution, what does natural selection favor?
- Migration between populations
- Genetic drift
- Decreased allele frequency
- Traits that enhance an organism's fitness (correct)
What causes random changes in allele frequencies, particularly in small populations?
What causes random changes in allele frequencies, particularly in small populations?
- Genetic drift (correct)
- Mutation
- Migration
- Selection
What is the term for the relative occurrence of specific alleles within a population?
What is the term for the relative occurrence of specific alleles within a population?
Which type of selection is imposed by humans to selectively breed individuals with desired traits?
Which type of selection is imposed by humans to selectively breed individuals with desired traits?
What is the primary mechanism through which genetic drift operates?
What is the primary mechanism through which genetic drift operates?
How do mutations in the myostatin gene affect animals?
How do mutations in the myostatin gene affect animals?
Why are hybrids resulting from crosses between species of lovebirds significant?
Why are hybrids resulting from crosses between species of lovebirds significant?
Which factor plays a significant role in shaping behavioral adaptations and species divergence according to the text?
Which factor plays a significant role in shaping behavioral adaptations and species divergence according to the text?
What characteristic of three-toed sloths is NOT attributed to their adaptation for arboreal habitat?
What characteristic of three-toed sloths is NOT attributed to their adaptation for arboreal habitat?
Which evolutionary process is intentionally driven by humans to result in significant changes in domestic animal species over short periods?
Which evolutionary process is intentionally driven by humans to result in significant changes in domestic animal species over short periods?
What is a key factor that drives evolution and refers to the process by which organisms with favorable traits survive and reproduce more effectively?
What is a key factor that drives evolution and refers to the process by which organisms with favorable traits survive and reproduce more effectively?
In the context of evolution, what can lead to random changes in allele frequencies within a population over time?
In the context of evolution, what can lead to random changes in allele frequencies within a population over time?
Which mechanism of evolution involves the transfer of alleles between populations due to the movement of individuals?
Which mechanism of evolution involves the transfer of alleles between populations due to the movement of individuals?
What type of speciation occurs when new species arise due to physical isolation of populations in different geographic areas?
What type of speciation occurs when new species arise due to physical isolation of populations in different geographic areas?
Which of the following is a likely outcome of genetic drift in small or isolated populations?
Which of the following is a likely outcome of genetic drift in small or isolated populations?
How do hybrid lovebirds contribute to species isolation according to the text?
How do hybrid lovebirds contribute to species isolation according to the text?
What does the behavior of hybrid lovebirds in nesting suggest about natural selection?
What does the behavior of hybrid lovebirds in nesting suggest about natural selection?
How do the distinct behaviors of different lovebird species support the idea of a genetic basis for nesting behavior?
How do the distinct behaviors of different lovebird species support the idea of a genetic basis for nesting behavior?
In the context of lovebirds, how does natural selection potentially lead to species divergence?
In the context of lovebirds, how does natural selection potentially lead to species divergence?
Which mechanism of speciation involves the evolution of reproductive isolation between populations due to geographic barriers?
Which mechanism of speciation involves the evolution of reproductive isolation between populations due to geographic barriers?
What genetic process can lead to speciation by creating reproductive barriers within populations?
What genetic process can lead to speciation by creating reproductive barriers within populations?
In the context of speciation, which event occurred to lead to the divergence of Galápagos finches on different islands?
In the context of speciation, which event occurred to lead to the divergence of Galápagos finches on different islands?
What type of speciation involves the development of reproductive barriers within populations due to differences in mating preferences or behaviors?
What type of speciation involves the development of reproductive barriers within populations due to differences in mating preferences or behaviors?
Which model of speciation is exemplified by the evolution of polar bears from brown bears due to glaciation-induced isolation?
Which model of speciation is exemplified by the evolution of polar bears from brown bears due to glaciation-induced isolation?
What type of isolation mechanism occurs when reproductive organs of two species are structurally incompatible?
What type of isolation mechanism occurs when reproductive organs of two species are structurally incompatible?
In the context of speciation, which type occurs when populations of a species become geographically isolated from each other?
In the context of speciation, which type occurs when populations of a species become geographically isolated from each other?
Which term refers to the process where adjacent populations of a species evolve into distinct species while maintaining contact along a common border or hybrid zone?
Which term refers to the process where adjacent populations of a species evolve into distinct species while maintaining contact along a common border or hybrid zone?
What is the term for barriers that occur after mating has taken place and result in reduced hybrid viability or fertility?
What is the term for barriers that occur after mating has taken place and result in reduced hybrid viability or fertility?
Which type of selection is characterized by humans selectively breeding individuals with desired traits?
Which type of selection is characterized by humans selectively breeding individuals with desired traits?
Which process can either increase or decrease genetic diversity within populations and contribute to speciation?
Which process can either increase or decrease genetic diversity within populations and contribute to speciation?
What term describes random fluctuations in allele frequencies within populations due to chance events?
What term describes random fluctuations in allele frequencies within populations due to chance events?
Which phenomenon occurs when a population undergoes a drastic reduction in size, leading to a loss of genetic diversity?
Which phenomenon occurs when a population undergoes a drastic reduction in size, leading to a loss of genetic diversity?
What can lead to significant changes in an organism's characteristics by altering DNA sequences?
What can lead to significant changes in an organism's characteristics by altering DNA sequences?
What describes the loss of genetic diversity within populations due to the establishment of a new population by a small group of individuals?
What describes the loss of genetic diversity within populations due to the establishment of a new population by a small group of individuals?
In which scenario is genetic drift more pronounced?
In which scenario is genetic drift more pronounced?
Which process can result in the fixation of certain alleles within populations over time?
Which process can result in the fixation of certain alleles within populations over time?
How does the bottleneck effect differ from the founder effect in terms of genetic diversity?
How does the bottleneck effect differ from the founder effect in terms of genetic diversity?
What characteristic makes genetic drift particularly influential in the trajectory of evolution?
What characteristic makes genetic drift particularly influential in the trajectory of evolution?
Which process can lead to both increases and decreases in genetic diversity within populations based on gene exchange?
Which process can lead to both increases and decreases in genetic diversity within populations based on gene exchange?
