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(1)
In which condition gene ratio remains constant in a species?
[A]
gene flow
[B]
mutation
[C]
random mating
[D]
sexual selection
(2)
Lamarck theory of organic evolution is usually known as
[A]
Natural selection
[B]
Inheritance of acquired characters
[C]
Descent with change
[D]
continuity of fermplasm
Answer: Inheritance of acquired characters
(3)
Which one is used for knowing whether or not a population is evolving?
[A]
Degree of evolution
[B]
Genetic drift
[C]
Proportion between acquired variations
[D]
Hardy Weinberg equation
Answer: Hardy Weinberg equation
(4)
Balancing selection is concerned with successful reproduction of
[A]
Homozygous recessives
[B]
homozygous indivduals
[C]
heterozygous individuals
[D]
None
Answer: heterozygous individuals
(5)
Alternative forms of a gene are called
[A]
loci
[B]
multiples
[C]
Chromosomes
[D]
Alleles
(6)
Heredity or inheritance of specific traits became clearer due to
[A]
Lamarck's theory
[B]
Mendel worked on garden peas
[C]
Darwinism
[D]
Neo-Darwinism
Answer: Mendel worked on garden peas
(7)
Which of the following sentences is true about the evolutionary process?
[A]
There is no real 'progress' in the idea of evolution.
[B]
humans are unique, a totally new type of organism.
[C]
progress is nature's religion.
[D]
Evolution of life forms was rapid in the beginning ages.
Answer: There is no real 'progress' in the idea of evolution.
(8)
Microevolution takes place due to
[A]
somatogenic variation
[B]
blastogenic variation
[C]
continuous variation
[D]
Successive variation
Answer: blastogenic variation
(9)
The difference between Homo sapiens and the Homo erectus was
[A]
Homo sapiens originated in Africa while Homo erectus was in Asia
[B]
Homo erectus were much smaller in size than homo sapiens.
[C]
Homo erectus stayed in Africa while Homo sapiens did not.
[D]
The size of their brain of Homo eructus was smaller to homo sapiens
Answer: The size of their brain of Homo eructus was smaller to homo sapiens
(10)
By studying analogous structures we look for
[A]
similarities in appearance and function but different in structure.
[B]
similarities in appearance but differences in functions.
[C]
Similarities in organ structure.
[D]
Similarities in cell make up.
Answer: similarities in appearance and function but different in structure.
(11)
........ was a predecessor of Darwin and he developed the theory of acquired characteristics.
[A]
Weismann
[B]
Mendel
[C]
Malthus
[D]
Lamarck
(12)
Which of these is not a living fossil?
[A]
Archaeopteryx
[B]
Duck-billed platypus
[C]
Lungfish
[D]
Frog
(13)
Which of the following are not the examples of analogous structures?
[A]
Wings of bat and butterfly.
[B]
Wings of bat and forelimb of cattle.
[C]
Thorn and spine.
[D]
Tendril of Lathyrus and tendril of Gloriossa.
Answer: Wings of bat and forelimb of cattle.
(14)
The scientist who cut off the tails of mice of successive generations to prove Lamarck's theory was wrong was
[A]
Weismann
[B]
Haeckel
[C]
Darwin
[D]
Wallace
(15)
Human being belongs to the species of
[A]
Homo erectus
[B]
Homo habillis
[C]
Homo sapiens
[D]
Hominidae
(16)
Links between organisms that show branching pattern of evolutionary relationships are shown by
[A]
living fossils
[B]
comparative embryology
[C]
phylogenetic trees
[D]
two fossil layers
Answer: phylogenetic trees
(17)
Speciation is the evolutionary process by which
[A]
a new gene pool is formed
[B]
evolutionary paths of species converge
[C]
hybrid species formed
[D]
Shows up differences in physical traits
Answer: a new gene pool is formed
(18)
Evidences of evolutionary relationships is found in
[A]
atmosphere
[B]
fossils
[C]
ocean beds
[D]
rocks
(19)
Which of the following is not a source of variation in a population?
[A]
Inherited genetic differences
[B]
Differences due to health
[C]
Differences due to age
[D]
None of the above
Answer: None of the above
(20)
Which of the following examples of variation is not important from an evolutionary standpoint?
[A]
Genetic differences between individual organisms comprising the population
[B]
Inherited differences between individual organisms comprising the population
[C]
Differences due to diet, health, age or accident that have no affect on an individual's ability to survive and reproduce
[D]
A and B
Answer: Differences due to diet, health, age or accident that have no affect on an individual's ability to survive and reproduce