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Evolution basics

Authored by Gwyneth Cooper

Science

9th Grade

NGSS covered

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Evolution basics
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1.

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45 sec • 1 pt

A _____ is the piece of DNA that codes for one particular protein in a particular cell

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

2.

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45 sec • 1 pt

Natural selection is the process where natural random _________ are able to be passed on and spread in a population.

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Mutations will be passed on and spread if they are helpful or neutral

True

False

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4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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On the NZ coastline, where pohutukawa trees grow, what are some common environmental pressures that make survival difficult? (you can choose more than one answer!)

Strong winds

Cold, ice and snow

Loose sandy soil

Salt spray

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

If a mutation survives and is passed on, it becomes an ______, or a different form of a gene

allele

protein

variation

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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In humans, the gene is for eye colour. What are the possible alleles?

Pink and red

Blue and not-blue

Brown and green

All of these are possible alleles

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

An allele can be passed on without being expressed in an individual

No, all alleles are always expressed

Yes, if it is dominant

Yes, if it is recessive

No, alleles can't be passed on

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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