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Multiple choice evolution questions for high school biology

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is NOT a main mechanism of evolution?
    Mutation of individual genes
    Gene flow between populations
    Genetic drift
    Natural selection
    Mutation of individual genes
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the definition of natural selection?
    The process by which individuals with disadvantageous traits are less likely to survive and reproduce
    The process by which individuals with random traits are more likely to survive and reproduce
    The process by which individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce
    The process by which individuals with advantageous traits are less likely to survive and reproduce
    The process by which individuals with disadvantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the definition of genetic drift?
    The process by which individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce
    The intentional manipulation of the gene pool of a population by humans
    Random changes in the frequency of alleles in a population
    The movement of individuals or alleles between populations
    Random changes in the frequency of alleles in a population
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the definition of gene flow?
    The process by which individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce
    The movement of individuals or alleles within a population
    The movement of individuals or alleles between populations
    Random changes in the frequency of alleles in a population
    The intentional manipulation of the gene pool of a population by humans
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following statements is true about mutations?
    They are random and can occur spontaneously
    They always result in advantageous traits
    They only occur in response to environmental pressures
    They are random and can occur spontaneously
    They are intentional and can be controlled by an organism
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following results in the greatest genetic variation within a population?
    Gene flow between populations
    No mutation
    Sexual reproduction
    Sexual reproduction
    Asexual reproduction
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the definition of a gene pool?
    The total genetic information in a population
    The number of genes in a single individual
    The total genetic information in a population
    The total genetic information in an individual
    The genetic makeup of an individual
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the definition of genetic variation?
    Differences in the genetic makeup of individuals within a population
    The total genetic information in a population
    Differences in the genetic makeup of individuals between populations
    Differences in the genetic makeup of individuals within a population
    The genetic makeup of a single individual
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?
    The ability of some animals to camouflage with their environment
    Dolphins and sharks both having streamlined bodies for swimming
    The wings of a bat and the wings of a bird
    The different beak shapes of Galapagos finches
    Dolphins and sharks both having streamlined bodies for swimming
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an example of coevolution?
    Flowers and pollinators developing traits that benefit each other
    Flowers and pollinators developing traits that benefit each other
    The process by which lifelike robots are developed
    The change in fur color of Arctic hares as the seasons change
    The development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria
    30s

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