Question

The modification of other species by selecting and breeding individuals of desired traits is called: O

a. Natural selection

b. Industrial melanism

c. Social Darwinism

d. Artificial Selection

Which of these is NOT an example of artificial selection?

2-The evolution of the modern domestic dog

3- The evolution of agricultural crops like broccoli and cabbage O

4-The growth in size of produce over time, like corn

5- The case study of the Peppered Moth and Industrial Melanism

Which of the following serves as clear evidence for evolution?

a. The fossil record

b. The anatomical record O.

c. Molecular data and genetics

d. They all provide evidence for evolution

Darwin based his evidence for the theory of evolution by Natural Selection on

a. Observations of animals, plants, and living systems from around the world

b. Experimenting on genetics

c Breeding pea plants and counting genotypes

d. Studying DNA

Answer 1

Answer 1. D. Artificial selection

Artificial selection is where humans select for desirable traits, rather than leaving the species to evolve and change gradually without human interference, like in natural selection.

Answer 2. D. The case study of the Peppered Moth and Industrial Melanism

Rest of the options are example of artificial selection

Answer 3. D. They all provide evidence for evolution

Molecular biology show similarities between biological molecules can reflect shared evolutionary ancestry. Fossil record and anatomical record also serve evidence for evolution.

Answer 4. A. Observations of animals, plants, and living systems from around the world

Darwin based his evidence for the theory of evolution by Natural Selection on the Observations of animals, plants, and living systems largely based on the direct observations from Darwin's travels around the globe, Darwin had the opportunity to study and catalog the local plants and animals.