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Evolutionary Biology Quiz Questions

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to evolutionary biology concepts, including Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, natural selection, genetic drift, and speciation. It tests knowledge on key principles such as adaptive radiation, molecular evidence for evolution, and the roles of mutation and gene flow. Additionally, it covers historical figures in evolution and the significance of various anatomical structures.

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Evolutionary Biology Quiz Questions

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to evolutionary biology concepts, including Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, natural selection, genetic drift, and speciation. It tests knowledge on key principles such as adaptive radiation, molecular evidence for evolution, and the roles of mutation and gene flow. Additionally, it covers historical figures in evolution and the significance of various anatomical structures.

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[Link] of the following is not a part of the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium conditions?

A) No mutation
B) No gene flow
C) No natural selection
D) Small population size
2. Industrial melanism observed in peppered moths proves:
A) Genetic drift
B) Mutation theory
C) Natural selection based on environment
D) Inheritance of acquired characters
3. Two species with similar traits evolving in different geographical regions due to similar
environments is an example of:
A) Adaptive radiation
B) Convergent evolution
C) Divergent evolution
D) Speciation
4. The resemblance between wings of butterfly and bat is due to:
A) Divergence
B) Homology
C) Analogy
D) Speciation
5. What is the role of genetic drift in small populations?
A) Maintains allele frequency
B) Increases genetic variation
C) Fixes or eliminates alleles randomly
D) Prevents mutation
6. Which of the following will increase variation in a gene pool?
A) Natural selection
B) Inbreeding
C) Mutation
D) Genetic drift
7. According to Darwin, the unit of natural selection is:
A) Cell
B) Organ
C) Individual
D) Gene
8. Which of the following is incorrect about adaptive radiation?
A) Occurs from a common ancestor
B) Occurs in response to environment
C) Produces analogous structures
D) Seen in Darwin’s finches
9. Genetic code degeneracy helps in:
A) Gene flow
B) Mutation resistance
C) Protein folding
D) Speciation
10. Which of the following best explains the term “punctuated equilibrium”?
A) Continuous slow evolution
B) Sudden changes separated by long stasis
C) Gradual genetic drift
D) Rapid extinction
11. Which of the following is not considered molecular evidence for evolution?
A) DNA hybridization
B) Protein sequence comparison
C) Fossil record
D) Cytochrome C similarity
12. The wings of bat and the forelimb of human are:
A) Analogous
B) Vestigial
C) Homologous
D) Adaptive
13. Genetic drift is most powerful in:
A) Large populations
B) Asexual species
C) Small populations
D) Isolated ecosystems
14. Which of the following concepts is not part of Darwin’s theory?
A) Survival of the fittest
B) Use and disuse of organs
C) Overproduction
D) Variation
15. A population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium has allele frequency of A = 0.6. What is the
frequency of Aa genotype?
A) 0.16
B) 0.36
C) 0.48
D) 0.60
16. What does the “founder effect” relate to?
A) Sudden mutation
B) Speciation in large population
C) Loss of genetic variation when a new colony is formed
D) Hybridization
17. The origin of new species is called:
A) Speciation
B) Stabilization
C) Genetic drift
D) Cladogenesis
18. Who proposed the concept of “inheritance of acquired characters”?
A) Darwin
B) Lamarck
C) De Vries
D) Wallace
19. Connecting link between reptiles and birds is:
A) Archaeopteryx
B) Seymouria
C) Neopilina
D) Peripatus
20. Which of the following does not support organic evolution?
A) Embryology
B) Fossils
C) Molecular homology
D) Analogous organs

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