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What type of mutation occurs when one gene is replaced by another?
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Deletion
Substitution
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Insertion
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A scientist discovers a mutation in a species of fish that makes them more resistant to disease. What type of mutation would this be considered?
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Beneficial
Deletion
Insertion
Substitution
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What type of mutation occurs when one gene is replaced by another?
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A scientist discovers a mutation in a species of fish that makes them more resistant to disease. What type of mutation would this be considered?
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If a mutation causes an albino trait in cats, how might this affect their survival in the wild?
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What type of mutation occurs when an extra gene is added to a DNA sequence?
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A recipe calls for baking soda, but a baker accidentally adds salt instead. The cake turns out flat and dense. What type of mutation does this model represent?
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What is the process by which traits that improve survival and reproduction become more common over time?
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Why did gray frogs become more common when the environment was gray?
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What type of adaptation would help a desert plant survive in its environment?
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A population of moths became darker over time as pollution darkened the trees they rested on. What caused this change?
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What term describes a trait that improves an organism's chance of survival and reproduction?
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What is the primary evidence that organisms have changed over time?
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Why are pelvic bones in whales considered evidence of evolution?
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Fossil evidence shows that ancient horses were much smaller than modern horses. What does this suggest about their evolution?
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What term describes the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms?
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What type of structure shows that different species have a common ancestor?
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Shark fins and dolphin fins have similar functions but different structures. What type of structures are these?
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What does the presence of homologous structures in two species suggest?
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Alligators and turtles have similar tail structures. What does this suggest about their evolutionary history?
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In a forest with gray trees, gray frogs become more common than green frogs over time. What is the most likely reason for this?
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An albino trait in house cats and lynx makes them white in color. Why might this be harmful for survival in the wild?
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A cladogram shows that lizards and snakes share a more recent common ancestor than lizards and birds. What does this suggest?
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Bird wings and bat wings are examples of which type of structure?
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Whales have small bones deep inside their bodies that are not used for swimming. How does this support the theory of evolution?
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A mutation causes a fish to have poor eyesight, making it harder to find food and avoid predators. What type of mutation is this?
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A mutation gives a rabbit thicker fur, which helps it survive better in a colder environment. What type of mutation is this?
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A mutation causes a bird's beak to become slightly longer. The bird is still able to eat the same type of food, and its survival rate does not change. What type of mutation is this?
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What does the term 'comparative anatomy' describe?