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Principles of Anthropological Genetics and Evolution Quiz

#1

What is the study of human evolution and variation called?

Anthropology
Explanation

Study of human evolution and variation.

#2

Which scientist is known for proposing the theory of natural selection?

Charles Darwin
Explanation

Proposed theory of natural selection.

#3

What is the term for the study of the genetic makeup of an individual?

Genotype
Explanation

Study of individual genetic makeup.

#4

Which scientist is known for discovering the structure of DNA?

Francis Crick
Explanation

Discovered DNA structure.

#5

What is the name of the process by which genetic material is passed from parents to offspring?

Inheritance
Explanation

Passing of genetic material to offspring.

#6

What is the name of the process by which new species arise from existing ones?

Speciation
Explanation

Process of new species formation.

#7

What is the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium used for in population genetics?

To predict allele frequencies
Explanation

Used to predict allele frequencies.

#8

What is the term for the study of the distribution of genetic variation in human populations?

Population genetics
Explanation

Study of genetic variation distribution.

#9

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of evolution?

Phenotypic convergence
Explanation

Not a mechanism of evolution.

#10

What is the term for a trait that has been favored by natural selection and has become common in a population?

Adaptive trait
Explanation

Trait favored by natural selection.

#11

What is the term for the random change in allele frequencies in a population due to chance events?

Genetic drift
Explanation

Random change in allele frequencies.

#12

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can lead to changes in allele frequencies?

Gene therapy
Explanation

Not a factor in allele frequency changes.

#13

What does the Out-of-Africa theory propose regarding the origin of modern humans?

Modern humans originated in Africa and migrated to other parts of the world
Explanation

Modern humans originated in Africa.

#14

What is the relationship between DNA and proteins in the central dogma of molecular biology?

DNA is translated into proteins
Explanation

DNA translation into proteins.

#15

What is the term for the process by which segments of DNA are exchanged between chromosomes during meiosis?

Recombination
Explanation

Exchange of DNA segments during meiosis.

#16

Which of the following is a key principle of evolutionary theory proposed by Charles Darwin?

Descent with modification
Explanation

Key principle of evolutionary theory.

#17

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals with certain heritable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce?

Natural selection
Explanation

Heritable traits favoring survival and reproduction.

#18

What is the term for the exchange of genes between populations through interbreeding?

Gene flow
Explanation

Exchange of genes through interbreeding.

#19

Which of the following is an example of genetic recombination?

Crossing over during meiosis
Explanation

Example of genetic recombination.

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