EVOLUTION "Evolutionary Arms Race" PBS

What organism that lives in Oregon and is considered one of the world's most dangerous creatures

• A poisonous newt

• Grizzly Bear

• Cougar

• A poisonous snake

What is the evolutionary explanation for the high toxicity of this prey organism?

• The environment was becoming more toxic

• Humans were collecting them

• Its main predator was developing a tolerance for the prey's poison

• The females preferred more toxic males

Which of these are diseases discussed in "Evolutionary Arms Race" since the time of Egyptian nobles to now?

• tuberculous

• black death

• pinworms

• influenza

What is our modern weapon against infectious diseases?

• hand sanitizer

• antivenom

• refrigeration

• antibiotics

Which diseases have rapidly increasing rates of infection and drug resistance?

• AIDS

• Malaria

• Pneumonia

• Tuberculous

Which two factors have led to the evolution of drug resistant strains of diseases?

• misuse by patients

• corporations accidentally creating & releasing super diseases

• New diseases being uncovered in the jungles

• overuse by doctors, patients, & others

What disease is most likely to be transmitted via infected water?

• common cold

• cholera

• tuberculous

• AIDS