Biological Evolution
Biological Evolution: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Lamarckism, Biological Evolution, Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection and, Branching Descent
Important Questions on Biological Evolution
"The ‘fitness’ of a population helps in evolution." The statement was given by:
Differentiate between Lamarckism and Neo Lamarckism.
Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?
Theory of use and disuse of organs’ was proposed by
According to this theory called Neo-Darwinism, the origin of species is based on which of the following processes?
Lamarck's theory of inheritance of acquired characters was based on which of two assumptions?
Which organism is responsible for the danger of global warming?
(Choose from the following: Human/Bacteria/Plants)
In 1859, Charles Darwin published his observations and conclusions in a book name as Origin of Genus.
What is the genus name of the insects in which first industrial melanism takes place?
Industrial melanism is first observed in_____(peppered/adult) moths.
Which of the following are two concepts of Darwinian Theory?
Which one of the following theories contradicts Lamarck's theory?
Assertion (A): Darwinism considers the cumulative effect of fluctuating variations that will lead to speciation
Reason (R): Natural selection is a driving force of evolution
The proposed theories of Lamarck do not include
Lamarck's theory of evolution is also called as:
Experimental verification of natural selection was performed by
Identify the correct factors with reference to Neo-Darwinism
A Reproductive isolation
B. Genetic recombination
C. Struggle for existance
D. Natural selection
"Development of normal eyes and skin colour in the Proteus anguinus, a cave dwelling salamander, upon exposure to daylight and its subsequent passage to the next generation" supports which of the following evolutionary theory