Chapter 8 B

Question 0

The theory of evolution that most modern evolutionary scientists believe is __________.

Answer 0

The mutation-selection theory

Question 1

The idea that only the organisms with the best traits will survive and reproduce is called _________.

Answer 1

Survival of the fittest

Question 2

Who developed a theory of evolution after a five-year voyage to study South America and it’s surrounding islands______________?

Answer 2

Charles Darwin

Question 3

Punctuated equilibrium is the theory the
A. God created new kinds of organisms at various points in the earth’s history.
B. The history of life on hone earth is revealed in the geologic column.
C. Similarities among organisms are proof of evolution
D. Evolution occurs rapidly at some times and very slowly at other times.

Answer 3

D. Evolution occurs rapidly at some times and very slowly at other times.

Question 4

The idea that organisms give rise to organisms that have new traits is called
A. Natural selection
B. Mutation theory 
C. Descent with modification 
D. Intelligent design

Answer 4

C. Descent with modification

Question 5

Which mutations are needed for biological evolution to take place?
A. Gene mutations
B. Germ mutations
C. Gain-of-function modification
D. All of the above

Answer 5

D. All of the above

Question 6

Inheritance of acquired characteristics
A. Darwin
B. De Vries
C. Lamarck

Answer 6

C. Lamarck

Question 7

Mutation theory of evolution
A. Darwin
B. De Vries
C. Lamarck

Answer 7

B. DeVries

Question 8

Theory of natural selection
A. Darwin
B. De Vries
C. Lamarck

Answer 8

A. Darwin

Question 9

True or a False

Proponents of intelligent design attempt to use the Bible to prove that evolution is wrong.

Answer 9

False