Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species

When did Charles Darwin publish his book "The Origin of Species"?

• November 22, 1858

• November 22, 1859

• November 22, 1860

• November 22, 1861

What is the focus of Charles Darwin's book "The Origin of Species"?

• The classification of plants

• The cell theory

• The enormous diversity of organisms

• The laws of heredity

According to Darwin's statement, what is a likely outcome for a being that varies slightly in a manner profitable to itself under varying conditions of life?

• It will have a lesser chance of surviving.

• It will not be affected by the conditions of life.

• It will have a better chance of surviving and thus be naturally selected.

• It will face a constant struggle without any advantage.

What is the scientific name of the Dead-Leaf Moth?

• Papilio polyxenes

• Danaus plexippus

• Oxytenis modestia

• Attacus atlas

What term did Darwin use to describe the process that is commonly referred to as "evolution"?

• Natural selection

• Genetic drift

• Descent with modification

• Speciation

According to Darwin, current species are considered to be what in relation to ancestral species?

• Competitors

• Descendants

• Predators

• Mutations

What is microevolution?

• A change in the ecosystem of a population over time.

• A change in the allele frequencies of a population over time.

• A change in the climate affecting a population over time.

• A change in the species of organisms in a given area.

What defines a population in biological terms?

• A group of organisms that live in different areas but belong to the same species.

• A group of organisms that belong to different species and live in the same area.

• A group of organisms that belong to the same species and live in the same area.

• A group of organisms that live in the same area but do not interbreed.

What can be determined about a population by studying allele frequencies?

• The population's migration patterns

• The population's evolutionary history

• The dietary habits of the population

• The linguistic diversity of the population

Based on the image, which flower color is likely to be the result of a cross between a red flower and a white flower?

• Red

• White

• Pink

• Blue