The statement that is best supported by the diagram is that...

chimpanzee and bonobo are most closely related

Which phrase best defines evolution?

a process of change in species over a period of time

Which change would most probably cause the rate of evolution to increase?

an increase in the occurrence of mutations

Based on the picture, it can be concluded that...

Human and chimp are the most similar

Evolution is the process of

change in species over long periods of time

The evidences of evolution are _____, _______, _________ and ___________

Fossils, embryology, molecular evidence, comparative anatomy

What is Antibiotic Resistance?

The bacteria that is not killed by antibiotics reproduces

What is an ex of natural selection?

Green beetles survive overtime b/c they are the most fit

What is the definition of a homologous structure?

Same bone structure but different functions

Based on the picture, it can be concluded that...

Hog and Calf have common ancestors

The study of fossils has allowed scientists to

describe past enviroments and the history of life

What is survival of the fittest?

organisms best adapted to the environment will pass on trait

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The statement that is best supported by the diagram is that...
Gibbon and organutan evolved after the chimpanzee
chimpanzee and bonobo are most closely related
Chimpanzee and bonobo evolved from gibbon
Orangutan and bonobo are most closely related
2
Which event best indicates that evolution is still taking place?
fossil discoveries
mutations in fruit flies
volcanic activity
melting of the polar icecaps
3
TRUE or FALSE: Charles Darwin's nickname is "The Father of Genetics"
False
True
4
Which of the following conditions are necessary for natural selection to occur?
Overproduction
Mutation
All of the above
Variation
5
Which phrase best defines evolution?
a process of change in species over a period of time
an adaptation of an organism to its envrioment
the isolation of organisms from each other for many years
a sudden replacement of one community by another
6
What are some sources of variation?
Fertilization
Segregation
Mutation
Overproduction
7
An adaptive advantage that some types of bacteria have is their...
Resistance to antibiotics
ability to secrete antibiotics
resistance to certain infection
Ability to cause disease
8
Which change would most probably cause the rate of evolution to increase?
a decrease in environmental changes
an increase in the occurrence of mutations
an increase in the rate of fossil formation
a decrease in the rate of sexual reproduction
9
Based on the picture, it can be concluded that...
Human and chimp are the least most similar
Human and chimp are similar to the Horse
Human and chimp are the most similar
The zebra is the most fit and will survive
10
Evolution is the process of
Embryonic development of modern humans
changing energy flow in food web
change in species over long periods of time
Development of one-celled organisms from mammals
11
The evidences of evolution are _____, _______, _________ and ___________
Fossils, comparative anatomy, selection, and charles darwin
Embryology, overpopulation, selection, molecular evidence
Fossils, embryology, molecular evidence, comparative anatomy
12
What is Antibiotic Resistance?
Antibiotics kill all bacteria but not body cells
All the bacteria will be effected by antibiotics
Antibiotics do not work on any bacteria
The bacteria that is not killed by antibiotics reproduces
13
What is an ex of natural selection?
Brown beetles survive overtime b/c they are the least fit
Green beetles survive overtime b/c they are the most fit
All beetles are alive
All the beetles die
14
What is one way Antibiotic Resistant genes may have came along in bacteria?
Because it wanted to
Overpopulation
Mutation
Genes
15
What is the definition of a homologous structure?
Same bone structure and same function
Same bone structure but different functions
Different bone structure and different function
Different bone structure and same function
16
To the species involved, the main advantage of sexual reproduction is that is...
involves two organisms
keeps the DNA constant
leads to new DNA combinations
protests the embryo
17
What must occur in order for evolution to occur?
Change in location
An outbreak
overproduction
Variation
18
TRUE or FALSE? = Vestigial structures are similar structures but not always the same function
False
True
19
Based on the picture, it can be concluded that...
Tortoise and Hog have common ancestors
Man and Chick have common ancestors
Hog and Calf do not have common ancestors
Hog and Calf have common ancestors
20
The study of fossils has allowed scientists to
analyse the chemical composition of sedimentary rocks
study present ocean temperatures at different depths
describes the process by which life first began on earth
describe past enviroments and the history of life
21
What is survival of the fittest?
organisms travel
Only the strongest and muscular animals live
humans decide what animals live
organisms best adapted to the environment will pass on trait
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Who created a theory of biological evolution?
Gregor Mendel
Charles Darwin
Harry Potter
Rosalind and franklin

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