The Deadly Dare Quiz

The Deadly Dare Quiz

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Health Sciences

8th Grade

Easy

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Ruben Mora

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an adaptive trait?

A random characteristic with no purpose

A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce

A behavior that all animals have

A temporary change in an organism’s environment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the poison (TTX) in rough-skinned newts an adaptive trait?

It makes them stronger and faster.

It helps them blend into their environment.

It protects them from predators by making them poisonous to eat.

It allows them to live without food.

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does natural selection affect the population of rough-skinned newts?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does gene expression play in adaptive traits like poison?

Genes control the production of traits like TTX poison.

Gene expression determines the size of the newt.

Genes decide whether predators will eat newts.

Gene expression has no role in adaptive traits.

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important for organisms to reproduce in the process of natural selection?

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Give one example of an adaptive trait in plants mentioned in the article. How does it help the plant survive?

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