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:
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Differentiate between Lamarckism and Neo Lamarckism.
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Which of the following is an example of convergent evolution?
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Theory of use and disuse of organs’ was proposed by
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According to this theory called Neo-Darwinism, the origin of species is based on which of the following processes?
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Lamarck's theory of inheritance of acquired characters was based on which of two assumptions?
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Which organism is responsible for the danger of global warming?
(Choose from the following: Human/Bacteria/Plants)
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In 1859, Charles Darwin published his observations and conclusions in a book name as Origin of Genus.
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What is the genus name of the insects in which first industrial melanism takes place?
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Industrial melanism is first observed in_____(peppered/adult) moths.
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Which of the following are two concepts of Darwinian Theory?
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Which one of the following theories contradicts Lamarck's theory?
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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
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The proposed theories of Lamarck do not include
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Lamarck's theory of evolution is also called as:
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Experimental verification of natural selection was performed by
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Identify the correct factors with reference to Neo-Darwinism
A Reproductive isolation
B. Genetic recombination
C. Struggle for existance
D. Natural selection
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"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
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