Evolution Pre-Test

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Science, Other, Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are adaptations?
Back
Adaptations are traits that enhance an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Where do adaptations come from?
Back
Adaptations come from mutations that give an organism an advantage in its environment and genetic recombination during meiosis.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is natural selection?
Back
Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What drives natural selection?
Back
Natural selection is driven by changes in the environment and the survival of the fittest.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a vestigial structure?
Back
A vestigial structure is a body part that has lost its original function through evolution, such as the tailbone in humans.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is genetic recombination?
Back
Genetic recombination is the process by which genetic material is physically mixed during meiosis, leading to offspring with combinations of traits.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of DNA similarity in closely related organisms?
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Closely related organisms have very similar DNA sequences, indicating a common ancestor.
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