21. Evolution
Introduction to Evolution and Natural Selection
- Multiple ChoiceAll known organisms translate genetic information to produce protein molecules via the same genetic code. This finding strongly supports the hypothesis that __________.1417views
- Multiple ChoiceA population of zooplankton is exposed to a small number of predatory fish that feed on the larger-sized (adult) zooplankton. Which of the following predictions would most likely occur based on the principles of natural selection?1731views
- Multiple ChoiceHow did some strains of Staphylococcus aureus become resistant to antibiotic drugs?1631views
- Multiple ChoiceSeemingly dissimilar organisms such as hummingbirds, humans, and whales have similar skeletal structures. This most directly suggested to biologists that __________.1248views
- Multiple ChoiceAnimals that possess homologous structures probably __________.1851views
- Multiple ChoiceVestigial organs are __________.1609views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of convergent evolution?2305views1rank
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Which organism will have the highest fitness?
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Which statement would be supported by the concept of common descent?
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What is one reason population thinking is so important in biology?
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Dog breeds are defined by denoting breed standards, a list of agreed-upon traits that individuals of that breed should possess (such as size, coat, coloring, temperament, etc.). Dog shows rank dogs based on their adherence to these breed standards. Based on this information, which statement about dog breeds below is correct?
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True or False: if false, choose the answer that best corrects the statement.
In tree thinking, species are organized from low complexity to high complexity.
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The Latin term Scala Naturae reflects which argument?
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Based on the following simplified tree, which of the following is more closely related to the pear?
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Based on the simplified tree below, identify which node represents the most recent common ancestor between pears and cucumbers.
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