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What evolutionary mechanism does natural selection act on?
What evolutionary mechanism does natural selection act on?
- Alleles
- Genetic drift
- Genotypes
- Phenotypes (correct)
Which process can introduce new genetic variation into a population?
Which process can introduce new genetic variation into a population?
- Genetic drift
- Natural selection
- Gene flow (correct)
- Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
In which type of populations can genetic drift lead to significant evolutionary changes?
In which type of populations can genetic drift lead to significant evolutionary changes?
- Populations experiencing gene flow
- Populations in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
- Large populations
- Small populations (correct)
What equation is used to calculate allele and genotype frequencies within a population?
What equation is used to calculate allele and genotype frequencies within a population?
In Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, what value must the sum of p^2, 2pq, and q^2 equal to?
In Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, what value must the sum of p^2, 2pq, and q^2 equal to?
Which group of protists is characterized by having flagella for locomotion?
Which group of protists is characterized by having flagella for locomotion?
Which protist is classified under the Supergroup Alveolata and primarily exhibits photosynthetic nutrition?
Which protist is classified under the Supergroup Alveolata and primarily exhibits photosynthetic nutrition?
Which protist is characterized by having an eyespot for light detection and derived its chloroplasts from green algae?
Which protist is characterized by having an eyespot for light detection and derived its chloroplasts from green algae?
Which group of protists exhibits bioluminescence and is commonly associated with causing red tides?
Which group of protists exhibits bioluminescence and is commonly associated with causing red tides?
Which protist demonstrates a mixotrophic nutritional strategy and possesses a 'mouth' structure called the oral groove for ingesting food?
Which protist demonstrates a mixotrophic nutritional strategy and possesses a 'mouth' structure called the oral groove for ingesting food?
What is one of the important roles lichens play in an ecosystem?
What is one of the important roles lichens play in an ecosystem?
Which body form of lichens cannot be removed without damaging the substrate they grow on?
Which body form of lichens cannot be removed without damaging the substrate they grow on?
What is the main method of reproduction for Glomeromycota fungi?
What is the main method of reproduction for Glomeromycota fungi?
Why are arbuscular mycorrhizae structures important in the relationship between Glomeromycota fungi and plants?
Why are arbuscular mycorrhizae structures important in the relationship between Glomeromycota fungi and plants?
Which characteristic sets fungi apart from plants in terms of cell walls composition?
Which characteristic sets fungi apart from plants in terms of cell walls composition?
What is the primary method of reproduction for lichens?
What is the primary method of reproduction for lichens?
What is the primary function of the fungus in the mutualistic relationship within lichens?
What is the primary function of the fungus in the mutualistic relationship within lichens?
Which best describes the role of lichens as environmental indicators?
Which best describes the role of lichens as environmental indicators?
How do some lichens reproduce sexually?
How do some lichens reproduce sexually?
Which characteristic makes lichens particularly valuable in the context of ecological roles?
Which characteristic makes lichens particularly valuable in the context of ecological roles?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five conditions a population must meet to be in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five conditions a population must meet to be in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
In the context of genetic disorders, what is the term for individuals with one sickle cell allele and one normal allele?
In the context of genetic disorders, what is the term for individuals with one sickle cell allele and one normal allele?
What is the genetic material arrangement in prokaryotic cells?
What is the genetic material arrangement in prokaryotic cells?
What is the main function of the cell wall in prokaryotic cells?
What is the main function of the cell wall in prokaryotic cells?
Which term refers to individuals with two normal alleles in the context of sickle cell disease?
Which term refers to individuals with two normal alleles in the context of sickle cell disease?
Which group of organisms is characterized by flagellated, photosynthetic behavior in light and heterotrophic behavior in darkness?
Which group of organisms is characterized by flagellated, photosynthetic behavior in light and heterotrophic behavior in darkness?
What trait is common among all organisms belonging to Opisthokonta?
What trait is common among all organisms belonging to Opisthokonta?
Which protozoan is known for causing sleeping sickness in humans?
Which protozoan is known for causing sleeping sickness in humans?
Which organism is famous for its pseudopodial movement and phagocytosis of food?
Which organism is famous for its pseudopodial movement and phagocytosis of food?
Why are choanoflagellates significant in understanding the evolution of multicellular animals?
Why are choanoflagellates significant in understanding the evolution of multicellular animals?
Which of the following statements about kelp is false?
Which of the following statements about kelp is false?
What is the main locomotion method of Plasmodium in its adult stage?
What is the main locomotion method of Plasmodium in its adult stage?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Diatoms?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Diatoms?
What is the main nutritional mode of Ciliates like Paramecium?
What is the main nutritional mode of Ciliates like Paramecium?
Nemalion is often found in marine environments and exhibits a bushy appearance due to its _______ structure.
Nemalion is often found in marine environments and exhibits a bushy appearance due to its _______ structure.
Which of the following organisms is commonly known for causing red tides?
Which of the following organisms is commonly known for causing red tides?
What is a distinguishing feature of Spirulina among the mentioned organisms?
What is a distinguishing feature of Spirulina among the mentioned organisms?
What ecological role do Chromalveolata organisms like Brown Algae play?
What ecological role do Chromalveolata organisms like Brown Algae play?
What type of habitat adaptation do Ciliates like Paramecium exhibit for movement and feeding?
What type of habitat adaptation do Ciliates like Paramecium exhibit for movement and feeding?
