Unit 6: Population Dynamics

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11th Grade
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Rebekah Stallings
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a gene?
A sequence of DNA that codes for a particular trait
A type of cell in the body
A protein that provides energy
A molecule that stores fat
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "gene pool" refer to?
A collection of proteins in a cell
All the genes present in a population
A group of similar species
A type of genetic mutation
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is biological evolution?
The process of cell division
The change in a population’s gene pool over time
The development of new species in a lab
The increase in population size
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a mutation in biological evolution?
A temporary change in the DNA sequence
A permanent change in the DNA sequence within a gene in any cell
The movement of organisms into a population
The movement of organisms out of a population
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NGSS.MS-LS3-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does migration refer to in the context of biological evolution?
A change in the DNA sequence
The movement of organisms into or out of a population or environment
The formation of new species
The extinction of species
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NGSS.MS-LS2-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is natural selection?
A process where individuals with certain traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.
A method of artificially selecting traits in a laboratory.
A random occurrence with no impact on species.
A process that decreases genetic diversity.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of natural selection on genetic traits?
Traits are lost over generations.
Traits are passed on to offspring.
Traits become less common.
Traits are randomly distributed.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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