27 Questions
Which theory suggests that organs used more will develop more, while those used less will degenerate?
Theory of Use and Disuse
Who proposed the theory that organisms could pass on acquired traits to their offspring?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Who amplified the theory of Uniformitarianism, stating that current geological features were created slowly and steadily?
Charles Lyell
Which historical figure's theory failed to conform with modern genetics and was overshadowed by Darwin's theory of natural selection?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Who proposed the 'Principle of Population' stating that resources reproduce slowly but population growth is rapid?
Thomas Malthus
'Acquired traits can be passed on to offspring' is a concept associated with which scientist?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Who introduced the theory of uniformitarianism through gradualism?
James Hutton
Which scientist developed the concept of catastrophism?
Georges Cuvier
What theory suggests that Earth's geological features were shaped by sudden, catastrophic events followed by periods of rest?
Catastrophism
Who proposed the early 'inheritance of characteristics'?
Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Which theory posits that gradual processes run consistently over extended lengths of time?
Uniformitarianism
What theory suggests Earth's geological features have been shaped by the same and constant events?
Uniformitarianism
Who independently developed a concept of evolution by natural selection similar to Darwin's?
Alfred Russel Wallace
Which historical figure's contributions reinforced and expanded Darwin's theory of evolution?
Alfred Russel Wallace
Who prompted the joint presentation of evolution in 1858 with Darwin?
Alfred Russel Wallace
Which historical figure is NOT typically associated with the development of the theory of evolution?
Timothy
Who was the key figure in the development of the theory of evolution born in 1809?
Alfred Russel Wallace
Who among the following individuals is NOT a key figure in the development of evolutionary concept as mentioned in the text?
John Lloyd A.Maghinay
Which scientist proposed the idea that species could change over time due to adaptation to their environment?
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788)
Which scientist's ideas were influential but controversial for those who strictly believed in the religious notion of creation?
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788)
Who is credited with the concept known as Central Dogma in genetics?
Francis Crick
What theory did Charles Darwin propose in his book 'On the Origin of Species'?
Theory of evolution by natural selection
According to Darwin, what happens to organisms that are better adapted to their environment?
They tend to survive and reproduce more successfully
What is the main process involved in natural selection?
Traits that help an animal survive become more common in a population
Which scientist proposed the idea of 'Survival of the Fittest'?
Charles Darwin
In natural selection, what does nature do regarding traits that work best for the environment?
It selects for those traits
What analogy is used to explain natural selection involving birds with different beak shapes and colors?
Black-bellied Seedcracker
This quiz covers the flow of genetic information through the Central Dogma concept and the importance of studying evolution. It also touches on the history of evolutionary theories and key individuals in shaping the evolution concept. Get ready to test your knowledge on these fundamental aspects of biology!
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