Theory of Evolution (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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Who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Charles Darwin
In which year did Darwin publish 'On the Origin of Species'?
In which year did Darwin publish 'On the Origin of Species'?
1859
What causes variation within species according to Darwin's theory?
What causes variation within species according to Darwin's theory?
Mutations in DNA
What does 'survival of the fittest' refer to?
What does 'survival of the fittest' refer to?
Natural selection process
What happens to alleles of beneficial traits over many generations?
What happens to alleles of beneficial traits over many generations?
Their frequency increases
What are alleles?
What are alleles?
Versions of a gene
Why did religious beliefs challenge Darwin's theory?
Why did religious beliefs challenge Darwin's theory?
It conflicted with biblical creation
What concept was unknown during Darwin's era?
What concept was unknown during Darwin's era?
Genetic inheritance
What did Lamarck propose about traits?
What did Lamarck propose about traits?
Acquired traits can be inherited
How did Lamarck explain giraffe neck length?
How did Lamarck explain giraffe neck length?
Stretching made necks longer to pass on
Why was Lamarck's theory disproven?
Why was Lamarck's theory disproven?
Only genes in sex cells are inherited
How did the fossil record support Darwin's theory?
How did the fossil record support Darwin's theory?
It showed gradual changes over time