Chapter 22 Review: 19631/5025651

  1. One of Darwin's observations is that resources are
    1. overproduced. (wrong)
    2. unlimited. (wrong)
    3. variable. (wrong)
    4. reduced. (wrong)
    5. limited. <==== correct

  2. The camouflage exhibited by these mantids is an example of
    1. evolution of an individual. (wrong)
    2. random mutations in the individual. (wrong)
    3. overproduction of offspring. (wrong)
    4. divergent evolution. (wrong)
    5. adaptation of a species to its niche. <==== correct
      Hint
  3. These various cultivated vegetables are all descended from the wild mustard. This is an example of
    1. adaptation. (wrong)
    2. artificial selection. <==== correct
    3. homologous structures. (wrong)
    4. analogous structures. (wrong)
    5. convergent evolution. (wrong)
      Hint
  4. Mammalian forelimbs are examples of
    1. homologous structures. <==== correct
    2. artificial selection. (wrong)
    3. variation in populations. (wrong)
    4. analogous structures. (wrong)
    5. heterozygote structures. (wrong)
      Hint
  5. Darwin's hypothesis of natural selection is based on the following observations EXCEPT:
    1. traits are heritable. (wrong)
    2. variation between individuals of a population. (wrong)
    3. individuals become adapted to their environment. <==== correct
    4. many species overproduce offspring. (wrong)
    5. resources are limited. (wrong)
      Hint
  6. The ________ forms found in the fossil record supports Darwin's theory of evolution.
    1. molecular (wrong)
    2. extinct (wrong)
    3. embryonic (wrong)
    4. transitional <==== correct
    5. vestigial (wrong)
      Hint
  7. Natural selection acts on
    1. heritable variation in populations. <==== correct
    2. genetic variation in an individual. (wrong)
    3. limited resources. (wrong)
    4. adaptations. (wrong)
    5. homologous structures. (wrong)
      Hint