stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Super Duper Evolution Test Review 2025 Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Super Duper Evolution Test Review 2025
Super Duper Evolution Test Review 2025
68 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
3 plays
Imported from external platform
Flashcards
68 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
68
Answers
1
A type of morphological adaption in which one species evolves to resemble another species is called
Adaption
Mimicry
Camouflage
Fossil
2
The evolutionary change between two+ species, where the species evolution is changed by interactions with other species
coevolution
mimicry
stabilizing selection
gradualism
3
Physical traces of organisms that were alive in the past called ____
Analogous Structure
Homologous Structure
Fossil
Gradualism
4
Reproductive barrier preventing fertilization
punctuated equilibrium
Prezygotic isolating mechanism
Sexual Selection
founder effect
5
Peacocks developing large tails, as a result of large- tailed males being selected more frequently by females, is called
Artificial selection
Sexual selection
Stabilizing selection
Divergent evolution
6
In humans, the pelvis and femur, or thigh bone, are involved in walking In whales, the pelvis and femur are...
acquired traits
examples of natural variation
vestigial structures
example of fossils
7
Describes the process that occurs when a species evolves into a new species without a physical barrier separating pop.?
coevolution
Adaptive radiation
allopatric speciation
sympatric speciation
8
Peacocks developing large tails, as a result of large- tailed males being selected more frequently by females, is called
Divergent evolution
Stabilizing selection
Sexual selection
Artificial selection
9
On the Galapagos Islands, Charles Darwin observed
species exactly like those found in South America.
species completely unrelated to those found in South America
completely unrelated species on each of the islands.
similar species with traits that suited their particular environments
10
The movement of genes between populations of the same species
Gene flow
sexual selection
Bottleneck effect
Genetic drift
11
Reproductive barrier preventing fertilization
punctuated equilibrium
Prezygotic isolating mechanism
Sexual Selection
founder effect
12
When a farmer breeds only his best livestock, the process involved is...
artificial selection
natural selection
survival of the fittest
artificial variation
13
Gene flow prevention occuring after fertilization
founder effect
Prezygotic isolating mechanism
Postzygotic isolating mechanism
genetic drift
14
The evolutionary change between two+ species, where the species evolution is changed by interactions with other species
mimicry
stabilizing selection
coevolution
gradualism
15
Charles Darwin called the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its specific environment.
Fitness
Diversity
Evolution
Adaptation
16
Used to describe the mechanisms when extreme expressions of a trait are eliminated when the average expression is better
sexual selection
disruptive selection
directional selection
stabilizing selection
17
Random changes in allelic frequencies in a population
Genetic drift
punctuated equilibrium
Founder effect
Gene flow
18
Theory that evolution occurs with relatively sudden periods of speciation followed by long periods of stability
Gene Flow
Punctuated Equilibrium
Bottleneck effect
Genetic drift
19
The movement of genes between populations of the same species
Gene flow
sexual selection
Bottleneck effect
Genetic drift
20
Occurs when a small population settles in an area separated from the rest of the population and interbreeds
prezygotic isolating mechanism
Founder effect
gene flow
postzygotic isolating mechanism
21
Random changes in allelic frequencies in a population
Gene flow
Founder effect
punctuated equilibrium
Genetic drift
22
Process in which a large population declines in number and rebounds
Bottleneck effect
Genetic drift
Sexual Selection
Founder effect
23
Which of the following is a correct statement about the relationship between natural selection and evolution?
Natural selection results from evolution.
Natural selection includes evolution as a part of it.
Natural selection and evolution are the same thing.
Natural selection is one of the mechanisms of evolution.
24
Gene flow prevention occuring after fertilization
Prezygotic isolating mechanism
Postzygotic isolating mechanism
genetic drift
founder effect
25
Describes the process that occurs when a species evolves into a new species with a physical barrier separating pops.?
coevolution
Addaptive radiation
Sympatric speciation
Allopatric Speciation
26
Certain animal structure that have different functions in different species and develop different embryonic tissues
Analogous Structure
Homologous Structure
Vestigial Structure
Mimicry
27
The theory that describes evolution taking place slowly in small steps is called ______
Speciation
Sexual selection
genetic drift
Gradualism
28
The theory that describes evolution taking place slowly in small steps is called _______
Mimicry
Speciation
Evolution
Gradualism
29
Describes the process that occurs when a species evolves into a new species with a physical barrier separating pops.?
Addaptive radiation
coevolution
Sympatric speciation
Allopatric Speciation
30
When allelic frequencies don't change, a population is in genetic equilibrium. This statement shows which of these?
sympatric speciation
Hardy-Weinberg principle
genetic drift
prezygotic isolation mechanism
31
Which term best describes the structures shown?
Vestigial
Heterologous
Homologous
Analagous
32
Darwin's theory of evolution is based on the idea(s) of
the transmission of acquired characteristics
use and disuse
a tendency toward perfect, unchanging species
heritable variation and natural selection
33
What is operating when unrelated species living in different parts of the world, but with similar niches, evolve traits?
divergent evolution
convergent evolution
genetic drift
parallelism
34
Certain animal structure that have different functions in different species and develop different embryonic tissues
Analogous Structure
Mimicry
Homologous Structure
Vestigial Structure
35
Which of the following is a correct statement about the relationship between natural selection and evolution?
Natural selection results from evolution.
Natural selection is one of the mechanisms of evolution.
Natural selection and evolution are the same thing.
Natural selection includes evolution as a part of it.
36
An ______ is an early, pre-birth stage of an organism's development.
Ovarie
Sperm
Embryo
Egg
37
Theory that evolution occurs with relatively sudden periods of speciation followed by long periods of stability
Genetic drift
Bottleneck effect
Punctuated Equilibrium
Gene Flow
38
On the Galapagos Islands, Charles Darwin observed
completely unrelated species on each of the islands.
species completely unrelated to those found in South America
similar species with traits that suited their particular environments
species exactly like those found in South America.
39
When allelic frequencies don't change, a population is in genetic equilibrium. This statement shows which of these?
genetic drift
sympatric speciation
prezygotic isolation mechanism
Hardy-Weinberg principle
40
One species gives rise to many species in a relatively short period of time.
Adaptive Radiation
Dynamic Equilibrium
Punctuated Equilibrium
Gradualism
41
Physical traces of organisms that were alive in the past called ____
Fossil
Analogous Structure
Homologous Structure
Gradualism
42
Which is the following is an accurate comparison of derived traits and ancestral traits?
Derived traits are primitive; ancestral traits are contemporary
Derived traits result from artificial selection
Derived traits are recent features; ancestral traits are more primitive.
Derived traits appear in species; ancestral traits appear in higher taxa.
43
An ______ is an early, pre-birth stage of an organism's development.
Egg
Ovarie
Sperm
Embryo
44
The theory that describes evolution taking place slowly in small steps is called ______
Sexual selection
Speciation
genetic drift
Gradualism
45
List Darwin's 4 basic principles of natural selection.
Variation, Adaptation, Overpopulation, Evoluton
Variation, Heritability, Overpopulation, Reproductive Advantage
Adaptation, Heritability, Overpopulation, Reproductive Advantage
Overpopulation, Heritability, Variation, Adaptation
46
A type of morphological adaption in which one species evolves to resemble another species is called
Mimicry
Adaption
Camouflage
Fossil
47
According to Darwin, individual who survive are the ones best adapted for their environment. Their survival is due to
the choices made by plant and animal breeders
the lack of competition within species
the possession of adaptations developed through use
the possession of inherited adaptations that maximize fitness
48
What is operating when unrelated species living in different parts of the world, but with similar niches, evolve traits?
genetic drift
parallelism
convergent evolution
divergent evolution
49
Occurs when a small population settles in an area separated from the rest of the population and interbreeds
prezygotic isolating mechanism
postzygotic isolating mechanism
Founder effect
gene flow
50
Change in the frequency of a trait based on the ability to attract a mate
Sexual Selection
Founder Effect
Gene Flow
Bottleneck effect
51
Use the Hardy-Weinberg equation to determine the frequency of the tt genotype.
TT=36,Tt=48,Tt=16
.36
.16
1.0
.48
52
Change in the frequency of a trait based on the ability to attract a mate
Sexual Selection
Founder Effect
Gene Flow
Bottleneck effect
53
Process in which a large population declines in number and rebounds
Sexual Selection
Bottleneck effect
Genetic drift
Founder effect
54
Describes the process that occurs when a species evolves into a new species without a physical barrier separating pop.?
Adaptive radiation
sympatric speciation
allopatric speciation
coevolution
55
Darwin's theory of evolution is based on the idea(s) of
use and disuse
heritable variation and natural selection
a tendency toward perfect, unchanging species
the transmission of acquired characteristics
56
Used to describe the mechanisms when extreme expressions of a trait are eliminated when the average expression is better
disruptive selection
stabilizing selection
directional selection
sexual selection
57
The process where a population of sexually reproductive organisms changes so much that it cant produce fertile offspring
Speciation
adaptive radiation
gene flow
Gradualism
58
Charles Darwin called the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its specific environment.
Diversity
Evolution
Adaptation
Fitness
59
Which term best describes the structures shown?
Analagous
Heterologous
Homologous
Vestigial
60
Which is the following is an accurate comparison of derived traits and ancestral traits?
Derived traits appear in species; ancestral traits appear in higher taxa.
Derived traits are recent features; ancestral traits are more primitive.
Derived traits are primitive; ancestral traits are contemporary
Derived traits result from artificial selection
61
Which phrase best defines evolution by natural selection?
an adaptation of a species to its environment
change in a species as it becomes more perfect
a process of change in species over time
a sudden replacement of one population by another
62
Charles Darwin viewed the fossil record as...
interesting but unrelated to the evolution of modern species
a detailed record of evolution
evidence that Earth was thousands of years old
evidence that traits are acquired through use or disuse
63
List 4 types of indirect evidence available to support the theory of evolution.
Fossil record, homologous structures, ancestral traits, comparative biology
Fossil record,homologous structures,ancestral traits,comparative embryology
Fossil record, analogous structures, ancestral traits, comparative biology
Death record, homologous structures, derived traits, comparative embryology
64
Identify the type of natural selection shown by the graph.
Directional selection
Stabilizing selection
Upward selection
Disruptive selection
65
The theory that describes evolution taking place slowly in small steps is called _______
Evolution
Mimicry
Gradualism
Speciation
66
The process where a population of sexually reproductive organisms changes so much that it cant produce fertile offspring
adaptive radiation
gene flow
Speciation
Gradualism
67
According to Darwin, individual who survive are the ones best adapted for their environment. Their survival is due to
the choices made by plant and animal breeders
the possession of adaptations developed through use
the possession of inherited adaptations that maximize fitness
the lack of competition within species
68
One species gives rise to many species in a relatively short period of time.
Gradualism
Dynamic Equilibrium
Punctuated Equilibrium
Adaptive Radiation