
Multiple choice evolution questions for high school biology
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- Q1Which of the following is NOT a main mechanism of evolution?Mutation of individual genesGene flow between populationsGenetic driftNatural selectionMutation of individual genes30s
- Q2What is the definition of natural selection?The process by which individuals with disadvantageous traits are less likely to survive and reproduceThe process by which individuals with random traits are more likely to survive and reproduceThe process by which individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduceThe process by which individuals with advantageous traits are less likely to survive and reproduceThe process by which individuals with disadvantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce30s
- Q3What is the definition of genetic drift?The process by which individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduceThe intentional manipulation of the gene pool of a population by humansRandom changes in the frequency of alleles in a populationThe movement of individuals or alleles between populationsRandom changes in the frequency of alleles in a population30s
- Q4What is the definition of gene flow?The process by which individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduceThe movement of individuals or alleles within a populationThe movement of individuals or alleles between populationsRandom changes in the frequency of alleles in a populationThe intentional manipulation of the gene pool of a population by humans30s
- Q5Which of the following statements is true about mutations?They are random and can occur spontaneouslyThey always result in advantageous traitsThey only occur in response to environmental pressuresThey are random and can occur spontaneouslyThey are intentional and can be controlled by an organism30s
- Q6Which of the following results in the greatest genetic variation within a population?Gene flow between populationsNo mutationSexual reproductionSexual reproductionAsexual reproduction30s
- Q7What is the definition of a gene pool?The total genetic information in a populationThe number of genes in a single individualThe total genetic information in a populationThe total genetic information in an individualThe genetic makeup of an individual30s
- Q8What is the definition of genetic variation?Differences in the genetic makeup of individuals within a populationThe total genetic information in a populationDifferences in the genetic makeup of individuals between populationsDifferences in the genetic makeup of individuals within a populationThe genetic makeup of a single individual30s
- Q9Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?The ability of some animals to camouflage with their environmentDolphins and sharks both having streamlined bodies for swimmingThe wings of a bat and the wings of a birdThe different beak shapes of Galapagos finchesDolphins and sharks both having streamlined bodies for swimming30s
- Q10Which of the following is an example of coevolution?Flowers and pollinators developing traits that benefit each otherFlowers and pollinators developing traits that benefit each otherThe process by which lifelike robots are developedThe change in fur color of Arctic hares as the seasons changeThe development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria30s