Question 1

Charles Darwin incorporated Mendel's genetic theories of inheritance into his own theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  This is partially true. Darwin believed in Mendel's law of independent assortment, but not in his law of segregation. 
B)  This is true. Darwin and Mendel collaborated on many projects, though each is known for different biological theories. 
C)  This is unknown. Darwin may have read of Mendel's theory and not mentioned it in his writing. 
D)  This is true. Darwin knew how genetic information was passed from one generation to the next, and this was the foundation of his theory. 
A)  This is partially true. Darwin believed in Mendel's law of independent assortment, but not in his law of segregation. 
B)  This is true. Darwin and Mendel collaborated on many projects, though each is known for different biological theories. 
C)  This is unknown. Darwin may have read of Mendel's theory and not mentioned it in his writing. 
D)  This is true. Darwin knew how genetic information was passed from one generation to the next, and this was the foundation of his theory.

Question 2

The theory of evolution would predict that human DNA is most similar to that of:

Accepted Answer

A)  vertebrates. 
B)  reptiles. 
C)  mammals. 
D)  primates. 
A)  vertebrates. 
B)  reptiles. 
C)  mammals. 
D)  primates.

Question 3

The modern synthesis is a compilation of all of the evidence for evolution through natural selection from several completely different sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Who is the author of The Principles of Geology, which Darwin read?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cuvier 
B)  Lyell 
C)  Lamarck 
D)  Wallace 
A)  Cuvier 
B)  Lyell 
C)  Lamarck 
D)  Wallace

Question 5

In each of the following, the statement is true. Choose the appropriate answer.
-In their early embryology, humans, starfish, and segmented worms all go through a solid ball of cell stage and then a hollow ball of cells stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  The statement supports the theory of evolution. 
B)  The statement refutes the theory of evolution. 
C)  The statement neither supports nor refutes biological evolution. 
A)  The statement supports the theory of evolution. 
B)  The statement refutes the theory of evolution. 
C)  The statement neither supports nor refutes biological evolution.

Question 6

Though the term literally means "dug up, which of the following are defined as any evidence of past life?

Accepted Answer

A)  fossils 
B)  bones 
C)  catastrophism 
D)  data obtained from library research 
A)  fossils 
B)  bones 
C)  catastrophism 
D)  data obtained from library research

Question 7

The major weakness of Darwin's theory during his lifetime was:

Accepted Answer

A)  the fact that populations do not promote competition, but rather sharing. 
B)  the lack of a mechanism to explain how traits were passed to offspring intact when most believed inheritance worked through blending. 
C)  the fact that at certain points in embryonic development, diverse species all have structures known as pharyngeal gill slits. 
D)  lack of variation in natural populations. 
A)  the fact that populations do not promote competition, but rather sharing. 
B)  the lack of a mechanism to explain how traits were passed to offspring intact when most believed inheritance worked through blending. 
C)  the fact that at certain points in embryonic development, diverse species all have structures known as pharyngeal gill slits. 
D)  lack of variation in natural populations.

Question 8

Because of the amount of surface area per unit volume, a large body size loses heat less rapidly than a smaller size of the same shape. Based on your knowledge of natural selection, what trend in deer size might you predict?

Accepted Answer

A)  The average body size of the deer population increases as you go toward the poles. 
B)  The average body size of the deer population has no relationship to geographical location. 
C)  The average body size of the deer population increases as you go east. 
D)  The average body size of the deer population increases as you go toward the equator. 
A)  The average body size of the deer population increases as you go toward the poles. 
B)  The average body size of the deer population has no relationship to geographical location. 
C)  The average body size of the deer population increases as you go east. 
D)  The average body size of the deer population increases as you go toward the equator.

Question 9

In each of the following, the statement is true. Choose the appropriate answer.
-The "Piltdown man fossil hominid has been shown to be a fake.

Accepted Answer

A)  The statement supports the theory of evolution. 
B)  The statement refutes the theory of evolution. 
C)  The statement neither supports nor refutes biological evolution. 
A)  The statement supports the theory of evolution. 
B)  The statement refutes the theory of evolution. 
C)  The statement neither supports nor refutes biological evolution.

Question 10

Which of the following statements would Lamarck agree with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Giraffes got their long necks by stretching. 
B)  Snakes should have a pelvic girdle. 
C)  Daily stretching will make you, but not your offspring, flexible. 
D)  Removing the tail from several generations of cats will have no effect on their offspring. 
A)  Giraffes got their long necks by stretching. 
B)  Snakes should have a pelvic girdle. 
C)  Daily stretching will make you, but not your offspring, flexible. 
D)  Removing the tail from several generations of cats will have no effect on their offspring.

Question 11

In each of the following, the statement is true. Choose the appropriate answer.
-Local veterinarians report that the internal anatomy of dogs and cats has not changed since they received their medical training.

Accepted Answer

A)  The statement supports the theory of evolution. 
B)  The statement refutes the theory of evolution. 
C)  The statement neither supports nor refutes biological evolution. 
A)  The statement supports the theory of evolution. 
B)  The statement refutes the theory of evolution. 
C)  The statement neither supports nor refutes biological evolution.

Question 12

Descent with modification is caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Descent with modification is caused by ________....

Question 13

Read the statement below and then answer the questions that follow. Choose your answer based on the observation in the question. It is hypothesized that reptiles were the immediate evolutionary ancestors of birds.
-The larynx of birds is well developed and usable for vocalization, whereas the larynx of reptiles is simple and not used as a vocal organ.

Accepted Answer

A)  The observation supports the hypothesis. 
B)  The observation refutes the hypothesis. 
C)  The observation has no bearing on the hypothesis. 
A)  The observation supports the hypothesis. 
B)  The observation refutes the hypothesis. 
C)  The observation has no bearing on the hypothesis.

Question 14

Refer to the figure above and then answer the question that follows.
-Assume that it is possible to remove continuous cores of rock from the earth 6 inches in diameter and 3,000 feet long. What would the theory of evolution by natural selection predict about the fossils in such cores as they are examined from bottom to top?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of fossils decreases, but the number of species increases. 
B)  Species change gradually. 
C)  Fossil species remain constant. 
D)  There are gaps in the core where no fossils are found. 
A)  The number of fossils decreases, but the number of species increases. 
B)  Species change gradually. 
C)  Fossil species remain constant. 
D)  There are gaps in the core where no fossils are found.

Question 15

Read the statement below and then answer the questions that follow. Choose your answer based on the observation in the question. It is hypothesized that reptiles were the immediate evolutionary ancestors of birds.
-Birds have scales on their legs that develop embryologically in the same way as reptile scales.

Accepted Answer

A)  The observation supports the hypothesis. 
B)  The observation refutes the hypothesis. 
C)  The observation has no bearing on the hypothesis. 
A)  The observation supports the hypothesis. 
B)  The observation refutes the hypothesis. 
C)  The observation has no bearing on the hypothesis.

Question 16

Birds with extravagant plumage may be able to pass their genes to the next generation better than drab birds because:

Accepted Answer

A)  drab birds are more likely to attract mates. 
B)  they have less protective coloration. 
C)  they are stronger than drab birds. 
D)  they are more likely to attract a mate. 
A)  drab birds are more likely to attract mates. 
B)  they have less protective coloration. 
C)  they are stronger than drab birds. 
D)  they are more likely to attract a mate.

Question 17

Read the statement below and then answer the questions that follow. Choose your answer based on the observation in the question. It is hypothesized that reptiles were the immediate evolutionary ancestors of birds.
-The typical amino acid sequence of hemoglobin in reptiles and birds is not the same.

Accepted Answer

A)  The observation supports the hypothesis. 
B)  The observation refutes the hypothesis. 
C)  The observation has no bearing on the hypothesis. 
A)  The observation supports the hypothesis. 
B)  The observation refutes the hypothesis. 
C)  The observation has no bearing on the hypothesis.

Question 18

Where are the Galapagos Islands?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pacific Ocean near the equator 
B)  off the southern end of South America 
C)  southeast Asia 
D)  Indian Ocean 
A)  Pacific Ocean near the equator 
B)  off the southern end of South America 
C)  southeast Asia 
D)  Indian Ocean

Question 19

Read the statement below and then answer the questions that follow. Choose your answer based on the observation in the question. It is hypothesized that reptiles were the immediate evolutionary ancestors of birds.
-The turtle has a leathery shell, and the chicken egg has a calcareous shell.

Accepted Answer

A)  The observation supports the hypothesis. 
B)  The observation refutes the hypothesis. 
C)  The observation has no bearing on the hypothesis. 
A)  The observation supports the hypothesis. 
B)  The observation refutes the hypothesis. 
C)  The observation has no bearing on the hypothesis.

Question 20

In each of the following, choose the better of the two choices.
-Loss of a little finger in an industrial accident:

Accepted Answer

A)  a characteristic that cannot affect future natural selection 
B)  a characteristic that can affect future natural selection 
A)  a characteristic that cannot affect future natural selection 
B)  a characteristic that can affect future natural selection

Exam 16: Charles Darwin, Evolutionary Thought, and the Evidence for Evolution

Charles Darwin incorporated Mendel's genetic theories of inheritance into his own theory.

The theory of evolution would predict that human DNA is most similar to that of:

The modern synthesis is a compilation of all of the evidence for evolution through natural selection from several completely different sources.

Who is the author of The Principles of Geology, which Darwin read?

In each of the following, the statement is true. Choose the appropriate answer. -In their early embryology, humans, starfish, and segmented worms all go through a solid ball of cell stage and then a hollow ball of cells stage.

Though the term literally means "dug up, which of the following are defined as any evidence of past life?

The major weakness of Darwin's theory during his lifetime was:

Because of the amount of surface area per unit volume, a large body size loses heat less rapidly than a smaller size of the same shape. Based on your knowledge of natural selection, what trend in deer size might you predict?

In each of the following, the statement is true. Choose the appropriate answer. -The "Piltdown man fossil hominid has been shown to be a fake.

Which of the following statements would Lamarck agree with?

In each of the following, the statement is true. Choose the appropriate answer. -Local veterinarians report that the internal anatomy of dogs and cats has not changed since they received their medical training.

Descent with modification is caused by ________.

Birds with extravagant plumage may be able to pass their genes to the next generation better than drab birds because:

Read the statement below and then answer the questions that follow. Choose your answer based on the observation in the question. It is hypothesized that reptiles were the immediate evolutionary ancestors of birds. -The typical amino acid sequence of hemoglobin in reptiles and birds is not the same.

Where are the Galapagos Islands?

Read the statement below and then answer the questions that follow. Choose your answer based on the observation in the question. It is hypothesized that reptiles were the immediate evolutionary ancestors of birds. -The turtle has a leathery shell, and the chicken egg has a calcareous shell.

In each of the following, choose the better of the two choices. -Loss of a little finger in an industrial accident:

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Lifes Components: Biological Molecules

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An Introduction to Energy

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Preparing for Sexual Reproduction: Meiosis

Mendel and His Discoveries

Chromosomes and Inheritance

Dna Structure and Replication

Transcription Translation and Regulation

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The History of Life on Earth

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