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Evolutionary Mechanisms

Authored by Tavia Williams

Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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Evolutionary Mechanisms
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

 In which scenario is Genetic Drift most likely to have a significant impact? 

in large, mixed populations

during mass migration events

in isolated, small populations

in populations with high mutation rates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A _____________________ involves a change in the genetic code of an organism.  Because this change occurs in the genetic code, it is passed on to future generations.

Morphology
Mutation
Gene Flow
Genetic Drift

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following terms represents the movement of individuals into or out of an area?

natural selection

mutation

gene flow

adaptation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of genetic drift?

A herd of cattle being selectively bred for increased milk production

A population of plants adapting to a new climate through natural selection

A small population of birds being isolated on an island and developing different traits over time.

A group of fish developing different colors due to environmental factors

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What occurs when members of one population migrate and interbreed with another population.

Mutation

Gene Flow

Adaptation

Gene Pool

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the effect of genetic drift on a small population?

It increases genetic diversity

It has no effect on the genetic makeup

It can lead to a loss of genetic variation

It promotes gene flow

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of genetic variation within a population?

Gene flow

Mutation

Non-random mating

Natural selection

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