A mutation is any(1 point)
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change in the DNA sequence that leads to a disadvantageous outcome.
change in the DNA sequence that leads to a disadvantageous outcome.
change in the DNA sequence that leads to an advantageous outcome.
change in the DNA sequence that leads to an advantageous outcome.
change in the DNA sequence.
change in the DNA sequence.
change in the amino acid sequence.
change in the amino acid sequence.
change in the DNA sequence.
Rabbits can exhibit a number of colors in their coats: black, white, tan, brown, red, and gray. A disease randomly kills off most of the population and leaves only black and gray rabbits. Future Generations are only black or gray. What is the term used to describe this phenomenon?(1 point)
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artificial selection
artificial selection
genetic modification
genetic modification
natural selection
natural selection
genetic drift
genetic drift
How are genetic modification and artificial selection similar?(1 point)
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Both result from human influences.
Both result from human influences.
Both involve crossbreeding.
Both involve crossbreeding.
Both result from natural selection.
Both result from natural selection.
Both involve hybridization.
Both result from human influences.
The "great dying," which saw 96% of all species extinct, was partially caused by(1 point)
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an asteroid impact.
an asteroid impact.
bacteria producing large amounts of toxic methane.
bacteria producing large amounts of toxic methane.
algae consuming too much oxygen from the ocean.
algae consuming too much oxygen from the ocean.
lower levels of carbon dioxide in the air.
an asteroid impact.
Which situation is an example of altruistic behavior?(1 point)
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A child eats an apple.
A child eats an apple.
A child shares an apple.
A child shares an apple.
A child throws away an apple.
A child throws away an apple.
A child steals an apple.
A child steals an apple.
A child shares an apple.
If an organism is well adapted to its environment, and a rapid, major change occurs to the environment, what is most likely going to happen to the organism?(1 point)
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The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve to fit its new environment.
The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve to fit its new environment.
The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.
The organism will adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.
The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will go extinct.
The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will go extinct.
The organism will not be able to adapt, and the species will evolve into a new species.