Evolution JeopardyBefore Darwin’s

TheoryEvolution

Definitions

(Ch. 15)

Evidences of Evolution

(Ch. 16)

Gene-Evolution Definitions

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20 ptsThe idea that organisms gained adaptations as a result of natural selection was formulated by:

a. Charles Darwin.b. Gregor Mendelc. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck.d. Charles Lyell.

40 ptsCharles Darwin made many observations while travelingon the HMS Beagle. At which location were the mostimportant observations made?

a. Englandb. Seychelles Islandsc. Galapagos Islandsd. Hispaniola

60 ptsOn the Galápagos Islands, Charles Darwin observed

a. completely unrelated species on each of the islands.b. species exactly like those found in South America.c. somewhat similar species, with traits that suited their particular environments.d. species completely unrelated to those found in South America.

80 ptsWhich is a major concept included in Darwin’s theory of evolution?

a. Change is the result of survival of the fittest.b. Body structure can change according to the actions of the organism.c. Population size decreases the rate of evolution.d. Artificial selection is the basis for evolution.

100 ptsDarwin’s concept of evolution was NOT influenced by

a. the work of fellow scientists.b. knowledge about the structure of DNA.c. his collection of specimens.d. his trip on the H.M.S. Beagle.

20 ptsA non-poisonous frog in the rainforest evolves to look similar to a poison dart frog, so that predators do not attempt to eat the frog. This is an example of _____________.a. adaptive radiationb. Mimicryc. Camouflaged. artificial selection

40 ptsWhich of the following is an adaptation of the dark variety of Peppered moth in a polluted habitat?

a. camouflageb. exoskeletonc. mimicryd. wings

60 ptsDarwin proposed that natural selection took place as individuals best suited to the ____________________ survived and reproduced.

80 ptsWhen lions prey on a herd of antelopes, some antelopes are killed and some escape. Which part of Darwin’s concept of natural selection might be used to describe this situation?

a. acquired characteristicsb. survival of the fittestc. reproductive isolationd. descent with modification

100 ptsThe two main sources of genetic variation are

a. genotypes and phenotypes.b. crossing-over and mutations.c. single-gene traits and polygenic traits.d. directional selection and disruptive selection.

20 ptsCertain animal structures have different functions in different species but are included in related animals with a common ancestor and are genetically similar. These structures are called _____________ structures.

40 ptsThe oldest and longest era that saw the evolution of organic molecules to prokaryotes to eukaryotes is _____________

a. Cenozoicb. Mesozoicc. Paleozoic d. Precambrian.

60 ptsMimicry is an example of __________.

a. convergent evolution.b. homology.c. divergent evolution.d. different phenotypes.

80 ptsWhich statement about the members of a population that live long enough to reproduce is consistent with the theory of natural selection?a. They transmit characteristics acquired by use and disuse

to their offspring.b. They tend to produce fewer offspring than others in the

population.c. They are the ones that are best adapted to survive in their

environment.d. They will perpetuate unfavorable changes in the s pecies.

100 ptsWhich of the following gives evidence of the endosymbionttheory?

a. Eukaryotic organelles like mitochondria have their own DNA.b. Eukaryote are simpler than prokaryotes.c. All living things use the same organic molecules.d. Early cells worked together in colonies.

20 ptsWhen individuals at only one end of a bell curve of phenotype frequencies have high fitness, the result is

a. directional selection.b. disruptive selection.c. stabilizing selection.d. genetic drift.

40 ptsThe many different Galápagos finch species

that evolved from a single finch species are an excellent example of

a. adaptive radiation.b. stabilizing selection.c. genetic equilibrium.d. selection on single-gene traits.

60 ptsA sparrow mates in the spring, while a blue-footed booby mates in the fall. This is an example of _________ between the two species.a. Behavioral isolationb. Geographic isolationc. Temporal isolationd. Adaptive radiation

80 ptsA fowler’s toad has a different mating call than an American toad. Which mode of evolution is illustrated here?

a. disruptive selection c. convergent evolutionb. geographic isolation d. behavioral isolation

100 ptsIn the environment, natural selection interacts directly with

a. alleles. c. phenotypes.b. genes. d. mutations.

20 ptsA picture of all 46 chromosomes within a human cell is called a _________.

60 ptsOne function of gel electrophoresis is to

a. separate DNA fragments.b. recombine DNA.c. cut DNA.d. extract DNA.

80 ptsA DNA molecule produced by combining DNA from different organisms is known as

a. a mutant.b. a polyploid.c. a hybrid.d. recombinant DNA.

100 ptsWhat has been an advantage of producing transgenic plants?a. increasing the food supplyb. producing clonesc. using more pesticidesd. studying human genes

40 ptsThe process of polymerase chain reaction is similar to the process of _________________________, which occurs in cells. (The only difference is that PCR occurs much more rapidly.)