Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Random Trivia
100
What is the scientific term for a group of the same type of organism living in the same area?
population
100
What is the adaptive trait in this environment?
7
100
True or false, most mutations result in death.
False
100
What is the only number with the same number of letters in its name?
Four
200
Which histogram has the highest variation?
C
200
If camouflage is an adaptive trait, how did the environment change?
Became more brown.
200
Mutations ________ genetic variation in a population.
increase
200
What does the "A" stand for in DNA?
Acid
300
Over many generations, how will the distribution of traits change in the mice?
More black fur mice.
300
Snails with black shells can hide better from predators. If the environment changes to have more predators, which population or populations will likely survive?
A & B
300
Genes are instructions for making...
protein molescules.
300
What is the only bird that can fly backwards?
Hummingbird
400
Which histograms, if any, have the same distribution of traits?
None of them.
400
What did GFP stand for in our "Glowing Jellies" article?
Green Fluorescent Protein
400
We read about eelpout fish in chapter 3. Where do they live?
Arctic/Antarctic waters
400
What three states border California? You must name all three.
Nevada, Arizona, Oregon