Africa Quiz Unit #5

A(n) _____________________ is a trait or behavior that increases a species chances of survival.

• inference

• observation

• adaptation

• allele

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Which of the following is NOT a reason lionesses hunt in a pride?

• It is easier to take down larger prey.

• They can split the energy investment.

• There can be more energy captured.

• They do not have to share their kill.

Which prey would be the best investment for a lion pride with 10 lionesses to hunt?

• A squirrel (+1,000kcal but costs 2,000kcal)

• A gazelle (+14,000kcal but costs 10,000kcal)

• A crocodile (+20,000kcal but costs 25,000kcal)

• An elephant (+350,000kcal but costs 100,000kcal)

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What are autosomes?

• The repeated patterns apparent in a DNA double helix.

• The DNA tightly coiled around histones and compacted.

• All chromosomes in a karyotype except the sex chromosomes.

• The sex chromosomes in a karyotype.

What are the sex chromosomes of a male lion?

• XX

• XY

• YY

• XXY

What are the sex chromosomes of a female lion?

• XX

• XY

• YY

• XXY

Why do chromosomes always come in pairs?

• One set of chromosomes comes from each parent so there are two sets in each individual.

• Since cells are always duplicating, there is always two sets of chromosomes in every cell.

• They bind to one another.

• All of the above.

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The alleles for a cub are as follows: A/B, M/N, T/T, and E/F. Which of the potential mothers below must be this cub's mother?

• Mulan: A/C, N/N, T/U, E/G

• Moana: C/C, M/N, T/U, E/G

• Tiana: A/C, M/O, T/T, G/G

• Ariel: B/C, M/N, U/U, F/H

The alleles for a cub are as follows: B/B, N/O, T/T, E/F. Which of the potential fathers below must be this cub's father?

• Jafar: A/C, N/O, T/T, E/F

• Aladdin: B/C, M/O, T/U, E/E

• Simba: C/C, M/M, T/T, E/E

• Hercules: A/B, M/O, T/U, G/G

What does a phylogenetic tree demonstrate?

• It demonstrates how closely related organisms are to each other.

• It demonstrates how likely two organisms are to live next to one another.

• It demonstrates the probability of interbreeding between species.

• It demonstrates the amount of blood shared between individuals in a family.

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