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6H.Group 6: Life Science: Heredity & Evolution

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  • Q1
    What process describes how traits are passed from parents to offspring?
    Genetic inheritance
    Embryonic development
    Natural selection
    Fossilization
    30s
  • Q2
    What type of evidence involves comparing the structures of different organisms to understand evolutionary relationships?
    Anatomical evidence
    Genetic evidence
    Fossil evidence
    Embryological evidence
    30s
  • Q3
    Which concept explains the gradual changes in a species over time due to environmental pressures?
    Genetic inheritance
    Embryological evidence
    Fossil record
    Natural selection
    30s
  • Q4
    What type of evidence supports the theory of evolution by showing similarities in the early stages of development in different species?
    Fossil record
    Anatomical evidence
    Genetic diversity
    Embryological evidence
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following refers to the variety of different genetic traits within a population?
    Fossil record
    Chromosomal mutations
    Genetic diversity
    Natural selection
    30s
  • Q6
    What do scientists use to trace the history of life on Earth through physical remains of organisms?
    Genetic inheritance
    Fossil record
    Natural selection
    Anatomical evidence
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the main role of chromosomes in genetic inheritance?
    They protect the cell from damage.
    They carry genes that determine traits.
    They store energy for the cell.
    They generate proteins.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which mechanism of evolution explains the survival advantage of organisms best suited to their environment?
    Mutation
    Gene flow
    Genetic drift
    Natural selection
    30s
  • Q9
    What evidence from the fossil record can help scientists determine the age of different species?
    Relative dating
    Radiometric dating
    Embryological comparison
    Gene sequencing
    30s

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