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Evolution Review

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Question 1

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Genes that move between populations by migration are called

A. natural selection

B. genetic drift

C. gene flow

D. mutation

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Question 2

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Mutations can change the genes in a population by being

A. neutral

B.  beneficial

C. harmful

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Question 3

3.

___________________ says that organisms that are better adapted will survive, reproduce, and pass their traits on.

A. Genetic drift

B. Natural selection

C. Decent with modification

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Question 4

4.

Homologies are due to sharing a

A. common ancestor

B. close relative

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Question 5

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Human and dog bone patterns are examples of

A. shared common ancestry

B. close relation

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Question 6

6.

Which organism has fur, mammary glands, but not opposable thumbs?

A. Lizard

B. Hamster

C. Chimpanzee

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Question 7

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What is the common ancestor for the lizard and the salamander?

A. B

B. A

C.  the salmon

D. the chimpanzee

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Question 8

8.

Did chimps evolve from lizards?

A. No, they only share a common ancestor with each other.

B. Yes - that's the purpose of this diagram.