The Theory of Evolution Formative Quiz
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- Q1
In the hypothetical insect population, the genotypic frequency of the green and red bugs changed significantly after some individuals migrated away from the home plant. This change in genotypic frequency can be attributed to..
Natural Selection
Genetic drift
Gene flow
Mutations
120s - Q2
Tasmania is an island state off the coast of Australia. It has many animal species that are not found anywhere else in the world, such as the Tasmanian Devil. Which of the following would be a result of genetic drift on the Tasmanian devil population?
Geographic isolation may cause new favorable traits to appear in the Tasmanian devil population.
Other mammal species may breed with the Tasmanian devil population to produce a new species.
The Tasmanian devil may become extinct with limited genetic variation.
A new species of the Tasmanian devil may appear with such a small population.
120s - Q3
When an organism joins a new population, its genes become part of the new population's gene pool. How does this gene flow affect neighboring populations?
Gene flow between neighboring populations keeps their gene pools similar and decreases genetic diversity over time.
Gene flow between neighboring populations has no effect on the gene pool.
Gene flow between neighboring populations keeps their gene pools similar and increases genetic diversity over time.
Gene flow increases the chance for reproductive isolation which can cause new species to form.
120s - Q4
Which of the following is a consequence of genetic drift?
increased variation
more alleles in the population
decreased biodiversity
less mating among individuals
60s - Q5
When a gene mutation takes place, it __________.
always results in a positive change in natural selection
can be contagious from one person to the next via coughing, saliva, etc
always causes damage to the affected gene
can result in a positive or negative change to the gene
60s