When two species of different genealogy come to resemble each other as a result of adaptation, the phenomenon is termed  
1. Convergent evolution
2. Divergent evolution
3. Microevolution
4. Co-evolution 

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Analogous structures are result of  
1. Divergent evolution
2. Convergent evolution
3. Shared evolution
4. Stabilizing selection 

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The set of all genes, or genetic information, in a unit of evolution is called the :
1. genotype
2. polymorphism
3. multiple allelism
4. gene pool

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Though we cannot be certain, what can be the probable reason/s for the sudden disappearance of dinosaurs from the Earth? 

I:  Climatic changes killed them
II:  Most of them evolved into birds

1.I only2.II only
3.Both I and II4.Neither I nor II

Subtopic:   A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF EVOLUTION |
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Two mya, Australopithecines probably lived in:
1. Western Africa
2. Eastern African grasslands
3. South America
4. South East Asia

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Which of the following will not counter natural selection?
1. genetic drift
2. gene flow
3. mutation
4. Unlimited resources

Subtopic:  Other Theories of Origin of Life | Theory of Evolution & Lamarckism | Darwin's Theory | Additional Theories of Darwin |
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The cranial capacity of Homo erectus was around:
1. 450 cc
2. 700 cc
3. 900 cc
4. 1000 cc

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Around 200 mya, some land reptiles went back to the water to evolve into fish-like reptiles, for example:

1.Pareiasaurus2.Pelycosaurus
3.Ichthyosaurs4.Archosaurus

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The connecting link between the fishes and amphibians are the:
1. Seymouria
2. Peripatus
3. Cartilaginous fishes
4. Coelocanths [lobe finned fishes]

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Which one of the following phenomena supports Darwin’s concept of natural selection in organic evolution?   

1.  Production of Dolly, the sheep by cloning.
2.  Development of organs from stem cells for organ transplantation.
3.  Development of transgenic animals.
4.  Prevalence of pesticide resistant insects.
Subtopic:  Concept of Organic Evolution: Evidence |
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