Geography and Earth Sciences

____________________ allow genes to have multiple expressions. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ allow genes to have multiple expressions. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ allow genes to have multiple expressions. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

alexisangelique   55   1 Reply

premed9

The development of similar characteristics in separate but closely related organisms is called

The development of similar characteristics in separate but closely related organisms is called

The development of similar characteristics in separate but closely related organisms is called

sunil1285   38   1 Reply

zxcvbn

The study of life history as revealed by fossils is____________________. (Fill in the blank)

The study of life history as revealed by fossils is____________________. (Fill in the blank)

The study of life history as revealed by fossils is____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

potato55   49   1 Reply

dalenambawan

The gradual accumulation of minor changes that bring about a transition from one species to another ...

The gradual accumulation of minor changes that bring about a transition from one species to another ...

The gradual accumulation of minor changes that bring about a transition from one species to another is a process
  called ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

potato55   113   1 Reply

busfuohrugf

Changes that occur in genes and are then passed from one generation to another are called ...

Changes that occur in genes and are then passed from one generation to another are called ...

Changes that occur in genes and are then passed from one generation to another are called ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

keelyhawkins   26   1 Reply

karlyphilpott

Traits like eye color are controlled by ____________________, the basic unit of inheritance. Fill in ...

Traits like eye color are controlled by ____________________, the basic unit of inheritance. Fill in ...

Traits like eye color are controlled by ____________________, the basic unit of inheritance. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

keelyhawkins   35   1 Reply

ecarvallo1

Strong evidence for evolution comes from the field of ____________________, which studies the ...

Strong evidence for evolution comes from the field of ____________________, which studies the ...

Strong evidence for evolution comes from the field of ____________________, which studies the geographic
  distribution of ancient and present-day organisms. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

emalay516   39   1 Reply

tkelems2012

The type of cell division in which resulting cells contain one chromosome from each pair of the ...

The type of cell division in which resulting cells contain one chromosome from each pair of the ...

The type of cell division in which resulting cells contain one chromosome from each pair of the parent cell is called
  ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

apich   48   1 Reply

zxcvbn

The development of similar characteristics in distantly related organisms is called ____.

The development of similar characteristics in distantly related organisms is called ____.

The development of similar characteristics in distantly related organisms is called ____.
  a. divergent evolution
  b. allopatric speciation
  c. convergent evolution
  d. parallel speciation
  e.

potato55   46   1 Reply

busfuohrugf

The binomial species name is composed of the ____ name first, followed by the ____ name.

The binomial species name is composed of the ____ name first, followed by the ____ name.

The binomial species name is composed of the ____ name first, followed by the ____ name.
  a. genus; species
  b. family; species
  c. species; order
  d. phyla; order
  e. species; class

Kimstudies   61   1 Reply

yuenc

The theory of evolution____. (Multiple Choice)

The theory of evolution____. (Multiple Choice)

The theory of evolution____.
  a. explains how life originated.
  b. says evolutionary change takes place by chance.
  c. states humans are direct descendants of monkeys.
  d. states the same principles of c

riveraes   47   1 Reply

Sauleha

The basic unit of heredity, ____, is found in segments of ____.

The basic unit of heredity, ____, is found in segments of ____.

The basic unit of heredity, ____, is found in segments of ____.
  a. DNA; genes
  b. chromosomes; genes
  c. genes; DNA
  d. DNA; chromosomes
  e. genes; chromosomes

jessiecraane   73   1 Reply

busfuohrugf

_____ structures probably indicate descent from a common ancestor with modifications for different ...

_____ structures probably indicate descent from a common ancestor with modifications for different ...

_____ structures probably indicate descent from a common ancestor with modifications for different functions.
  a. Homologous
  b. Analogous
  c. Vestigial
  d. Derived
  e. Primitive

Brapbrap   48   1 Reply

joanneanna

In evolution, the organisms that win are ____.

In evolution, the organisms that win are ____.

In evolution, the organisms that win are ____.
  a. big, mean, or smart (preferably all three)
  b. able to keep the environment adapted to them
  c. able to adapt to their environment
  d. those that are no

jkidane1829393   36   1 Reply

ecarvallo1

What is punctuated equilibrium? (Multiple Choice)

What is punctuated equilibrium? (Multiple Choice)

What is punctuated equilibrium?
  a. another word for phyletic gradualism
  b. the idea that species remain stable for long periods, then evolve rapidly
  c. the idea that new species originate from small changes

alexisangelique   57   1 Reply

skalass

One important conclusion of Mendel's genetic studies with pea plants is ____.

One important conclusion of Mendel's genetic studies with pea plants is ____.

One important conclusion of Mendel's genetic studies with pea plants is ____.
  a. mutation is the only important factor in change
  b. genes controlling traits do not blend during inheritance, but are transmitted as discrete e

Wutwut12   33   1 Reply

Xuantunich

You have the most characteristics in common with members of your own ____.

You have the most characteristics in common with members of your own ____.

You have the most characteristics in common with members of your own ____.
  a. kingdom
  b. phylum
  c. class
  d. genus
  e. species

sunil1285   36   1 Reply

JoshYar

Human wisdom teeth are examples of ____ since their functionality has changed over time.

Human wisdom teeth are examples of ____ since their functionality has changed over time.

Human wisdom teeth are examples of ____ since their functionality has changed over time.
  a. homologous structures
  b. analogous structures
  c. vestigial structures
  d. extra appendage
  e. sup

joewalcott24   97   1 Reply

Wilkinson

Structures like bat and fly wings have similar functions, but they evolved in different ways. What ...

Structures like bat and fly wings have similar functions, but they evolved in different ways. What ...

Structures like bat and fly wings have similar functions, but they evolved in different ways. What would these types of
  structures be called?
  a. homologous structures
  b. analogous structures
  c

merandaae19   68   1 Reply

selica

Charles Darwin did not use evidence from ____ to support the theory of evolution.

Charles Darwin did not use evidence from ____ to support the theory of evolution.

Charles Darwin did not use evidence from ____ to support the theory of evolution.
  a. classification
  b. geographic distribution
  c. embryology
  d. inheritance mechanisms
  e. comparative anato

sunil1285   42   1 Reply

Avi cardinals

A population of similar individuals that in nature interbreed and produce fertile offspring:a. ...

A population of similar individuals that in nature interbreed and produce fertile offspring:a. ...

A population of similar individuals that in nature interbreed and produce fertile offspring:a.
   genus
  b. species
  c. kingdom
  d. class
  e. order

Mroche   56   1 Reply

tim87101010

Variation is always present in populations because ____.

Variation is always present in populations because ____.

Variation is always present in populations because ____.
  a. alleles control multiple genes
  b. genes blend during inheritance
  c. alleles blend during inheritance
  d. genes are reshuffled by reproductio

panda_buhr   48   1 Reply

srw23557

What is a mass extinction?

What is a mass extinction?

What is a mass extinction?
  a. The continuous extinction of various species
  b. The result of excessive allopatric speciation
  c. The result of accumulated harmful mutations
  d. An occurrence when an ent

anvaridthe   84   1 Reply

Amc3010

Parallel evolution occurs when (Multiple Choice)

Parallel evolution occurs when (Multiple Choice)

Parallel evolution occurs when
  a. unrelated species have evolved structures with similar functions
  b. closely related animals have developed similar characteristics that have evolved independently
  c. unrelated s

neonfayt   61   1 Reply

leg17

What has occurred when organisms of one species develop a resistance to pesticides?

What has occurred when organisms of one species develop a resistance to pesticides?

What has occurred when organisms of one species develop a resistance to pesticides?
  a. microevolution
  b. macroevolution
  c. homologous evolution
  d. allopatric mutations
  e. analogous

meganchambers8   73   1 Reply

skalass

The theory of genetics was initially developed by studying ____.

The theory of genetics was initially developed by studying ____.

The theory of genetics was initially developed by studying ____.
  a. giraffes
  b. peas
  c. humans
  d. mice
  e. cyanobacteria

thebeagle96   30   1 Reply

Xuantunich

According to Mendels work on inheritance, a flower with Aa alleles, where A is dominant over a and A ...

According to Mendels work on inheritance, a flower with Aa alleles, where A is dominant over a and A ...

According to Mendels work on inheritance, a flower with Aa alleles, where A is dominant over a and A is
  red and a is white, will be ____.
  a. red
  b. white
  c. pink
  d. half red and half whit

merandaae19   40   1 Reply

mikeman2332

Cell division yielding sex cells, sperm and eggs in animals, and pollen and ovules in plants, in ...

Cell division yielding sex cells, sperm and eggs in animals, and pollen and ovules in plants, in ...

Cell division yielding sex cells, sperm and eggs in animals, and pollen and ovules in plants, in which the number of
  chromosomes is reduced by half is ____.
  a. mutation
  b. mitosis
  c. meiosis
&nb

Mroche   53   1 Reply

asapchigga

Cell division resulting in two cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell is ____. ...

Cell division resulting in two cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell is ____. ...

Cell division resulting in two cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell is ____.
  a. mitosis
  b. meiosis
  c. natural selection
  d. divergent evolution
  e. mutation

panda_buhr   90   1 Reply

return127

What is the development of similar characteristics in distantly related organisms called?

What is the development of similar characteristics in distantly related organisms called?

What is the development of similar characteristics in distantly related organisms called?
  a. analogous evolution
  b. divergent evolution
  c. homologous evolution
  d. convergent evolution
  e.

Raider49   53   1 Reply

yuenc

The fossil record reveals that present-day organisms are better adapted to their environments than ...

The fossil record reveals that present-day organisms are better adapted to their environments than ...

The fossil record reveals that present-day organisms are better adapted to their environments than ancient organisms
  were adapted to their environments.
  a. True
  b. False

Brapbrap   59   1 Reply

Helverson28

Divergent evolution results in descendants with characteristics that are very similar to their ...

Divergent evolution results in descendants with characteristics that are very similar to their ...

Divergent evolution results in descendants with characteristics that are very similar to their ancestors characteristics.
  a. True
  b. False

Wutwut12   45   1 Reply

Jmassey95

The science of genetics was developed based on experimental studies using fruit flies.

The science of genetics was developed based on experimental studies using fruit flies.

The science of genetics was developed based on experimental studies using fruit flies.
  a. True
  b. False

Leikakei113   83   1 Reply

chicken

Mutations in sex cells can be induced by ultraviolet radiation or extreme temperature changes.

Mutations in sex cells can be induced by ultraviolet radiation or extreme temperature changes.

Mutations in sex cells can be induced by ultraviolet radiation or extreme temperature changes.
  a. True
  b. False

ibukunsulie85   41   1 Reply

zxcvbn

Sharks and dolphins show convergent evolution since they have similar features, yet are only ...

Sharks and dolphins show convergent evolution since they have similar features, yet are only ...

Sharks and dolphins show convergent evolution since they have similar features, yet are only distantly related.
  a. True
  b. False

hboydston   63   1 Reply

selica

The fossil record contains a sequence from simple to more complex organisms through time.

The fossil record contains a sequence from simple to more complex organisms through time.

The fossil record contains a sequence from simple to more complex organisms through time.
  a. True
  b. False

jkidane1829393   42   1 Reply

DJF101814

Members of a clade can have different derived and primitive characteristics.

Members of a clade can have different derived and primitive characteristics.

Members of a clade can have different derived and primitive characteristics.
  a. True
  b. False

sopmit   52   1 Reply

return127

A bats wing and a birds wing are examples of analogous structures.

A bats wing and a birds wing are examples of analogous structures.

A bats wing and a birds wing are examples of analogous structures.
  a. True
  b. False

neonfayt   78   1 Reply

JoshYar

Populations that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring are called species.

Populations that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring are called species.

Populations that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring are called species.
  a. True
  b. False

gi.x3   61   1 Reply

skalass

Whether a mutation is harmful or beneficial can only be judged in respect to the environment.

Whether a mutation is harmful or beneficial can only be judged in respect to the environment.

Whether a mutation is harmful or beneficial can only be judged in respect to the environment.
  a. True
  b. False

ben jeffs   63   1 Reply

JoshYar