Zoology Final Exam Review #3

What is the purpose of metamorphosis in insects?

• To reproduce asexually

• To adapt to different environments

• To increase genetic diversity

• To find suitable hosts

How does phenotypic plasticity differ from genetic adaptation?

• Phenotypic plasticity is a result of natural selection, while genetic adaptation is not.

• Phenotypic plasticity involves changes in the genetic code, while genetic adaptation does not.

• Phenotypic plasticity occurs within an individual's lifetime, while genetic adaptation occurs over generations.

• Phenotypic plasticity is a permanent change, while genetic adaptation is temporary.

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What is natural selection?

• The process by which organisms develop traits that allow them to survive and reproduce.

• The process by which organisms develop traits that are NOT passed on to their offspring.

• The process by which organisms develop traits that are passed on to their offspring.

• The process by which organisms develop traits that make them weaker and less likely to survive.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned traits?

• Inherited traits are only found in plants, while learned traits are only found in animals.

• Inherited traits are passed from one generation to the next, while learned traits are developed over a lifetime.

• Inherited traits are only found in animals, while learned traits are only found in plants.

• Inherited traits are developed over a lifetime, while learned traits are passed from one generation to the next.

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_______ occurs when a group within a species separates from other members of their species developing new, unique traits.

• Speication

• Convergence

• Coevolution

• Natural selection

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______________ is when organisms that are not closely related evolve similar traits or behaviors.

• Convergence

• Coevolution

• Divergence

• Adaptive radiation

Paleozoic, Mesozoic & Cenozoic are all _______. 

• eras

• periods

• epochs

• eons

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Shortest division of geologic time

• eons

• eras

• periods

• epochs

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_________ is also known as the "Age of Reptiles" as it's when dinosaurs ruled the planet.

• Paleozoic Era

• Mesozoic Era

• Cenozoic Era

• Precambrian

_________ occurs when global extinction rates rise significantly in a short amount of geologic time. 

• Natural selection

• Covergence

• Mass extinction

• Divergence

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