A Level 3 Biology Quiz About Speciation.

7 Questions | By Hollandmr | Last updated: Feb 6, 2018 | Total Attempts: 208

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Evolution is believed to be continuous and scientists expect it to continue. Speciation is a study of Biology where we look at the formation if new and distinct species. How well do you know about the subject? Find out below.

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1.

Which of the following is an example of adaptive radiation in New Zealand?
- A.
  
  The Kea and Kaka
- B.
  
  The Pukeko and Takahe
- C.
  
  The Hebes
- D.
  
  The Chatham Island Robin
- E.
  
  The Brown and Green Gecko
2.

Which of the following is an example of ecological speciation?
- A.
  
  The Kea and the Kaka
- B.
  
  The Pukeko and the Takahe
- C.
  
  The Hebes
- D.
  
  The Chatham Island Robin
- E.
  
  The Brown and Green Gecko
3.

In convergent evolution there is...
- A.
  
  Both phenotypic and genetic convergence
- B.
  
  Phenotypic and genetic divergence
- C.
  
  Phenotypic convergence and genetic divergence
- D.
  
  Genotypic convergence and genetic divergence
4.

Polyploidy is an example of ________________________ sympatric speciation.
5.

An organism that has gained an extra set of chromosomes from another species is an example of...
6.

Hybrid inviability is an example of a ______________________ reproductive isolating mechanism.
7.

Which of these reproductive isolating mechanism are pre-zygotic...
- A.
  
  Hybrid sterility
- B.
  
  Mechanical differences
- C.
  
  Behavioural differences
- D.
  
  Habitat Difference
- E.
  
  Hybrid Breakdown

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