The Development of Understanding of Genetics & Evolution (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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In which year did Charles Darwin publish 'On the Origin of Species'?
In which year did Charles Darwin publish 'On the Origin of Species'?
1859
According to the theory of evolution, what causes variation within species?
According to the theory of evolution, what causes variation within species?
Mutations in DNA
What phrase is often used to describe natural selection?
What phrase is often used to describe natural selection?
Survival of the fittest
What increases in frequency over many generations during evolution?
What increases in frequency over many generations during evolution?
Alleles with beneficial traits
What was the title of Darwin's groundbreaking work on evolution?
What was the title of Darwin's groundbreaking work on evolution?
On the Origin of Species
Why did religious beliefs cause resistance to Darwin's theory?
Why did religious beliefs cause resistance to Darwin's theory?
It challenged God creating all species
What was NOT understood during Darwin's era?
What was NOT understood during Darwin's era?
Genetic inheritance mechanisms
What did Lamarck believe about acquired traits?
What did Lamarck believe about acquired traits?
They could be passed to offspring
What did Lamarck suggest about giraffe necks?
What did Lamarck suggest about giraffe necks?
Stretching made them longer for offspring
Why was Lamarck's theory disproven?
Why was Lamarck's theory disproven?
Only genetic info in sex cells passes on
What did the fossil record show that supported Darwin's theory?
What did the fossil record show that supported Darwin's theory?
Gradual changes in species over time