12 Questions
What is the process where members of one sex choose mates based on certain characteristics?
Sexual Selection
Which process involves changes in allele frequencies over time due to random chance?
Genetic Drift
What is the term used for the generation of new genetic variation in regions without a function?
Mutation
Which process occurs when two separate populations interbreed, leading to increased similarity in allele frequencies?
Gene Flow
In the context of the scientific method, what is the null hypothesis based on?
Observations
What is the study of human societies, cultures, and their development known as?
Anthropology
What is the main focus of epigenetics?
Exploring stable alterations in gene expression during development
What differentiates eukaryotes from prokaryotes?
Prokaryotes have organelles
What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?
Acting as the powerhouse of the cell
Which type of cells divide via mitosis?
Somatic cells
What is the defining characteristic of haploid cells?
Divide via meiosis to form gametes
What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?
Synthesizing proteins
Test your knowledge on the mechanisms of evolution including sexual selection, mutation, and genetic drift. Explore how different factors contribute to the changes in gene frequencies within populations.
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