Second Exam: Evolutionary Ecology: Attempt History

11/18/21, 1:38 PM Second Exam: Evolutionary ecology: [1211_ECOLAPP_N01] - GENERAL AND APPLIED ECOLOGY FOR BS HUMAN BIOLOGY
Second Exam: Evolutionary ecology

Due
Nov 18 at 2:15pm
Points
30
Questions
26
Available
Nov 18 at 12:45pm - Nov 18 at 2:15pm
about 2 hours
Time Limit
60 Minutes
Instructions
Fill in the numerical answer, choose the correct answer among the possible answers using a
checkmark, click the bullet, or select from a dropdown list. Be warned that you cannot go back to a
previous question after submitting an answer to it. There are 30 questions in 26 items. You have 60
minutes for this exam. Remember that you'll do better in this test if you relax. Take a deep breath
before you start. Good luck!
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1
36 minutes 30 out of 30
Score for this quiz:

30 out of 30
Submitted Nov 18 at 1:36pm
This attempt took 36 minutes.
Question 1 5
/ 5 pts
Arrange the following ideas describing biological evolution through natural

selection by choosing a letter (from CAPITAL letter A to E) corresponding
to the logical sequence (A being first):
1) [ Select ]
___The genetic composition and
consequent general characters of the populations change over time.
2) D
___Those genotypes that confer an advantage get passed on to
more individuals in the succeeding generations as their bearers are more
successful in having more offspring.
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3) [ Select ]
___Some phenotypes (and
corresponding genotypes) confer an advantage during competition; others

confer a disadvantage to those competing individuals that have this trait.
4) [ Select ]
___Individuals in the population
compete depending on crowding, resource supply. Both lead to different

biological conditions over time and space. Physical and chemical
conditions in the environment differ over time and space
5) [ Select ]
___Populations grow faster than their
resources can support. Random mutation creates variation in genotype

(and consequent phenotype). These variations are passed on to
succeeding generations.
Answer 1:
Send
Correct! E
Answer 2:
Correct! D
Answer 3:
Correct! C
Answer 4:
Correct! B
Answer 5:
Correct! A
Question 2 1
/ 1 pts
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A hypothetical population was found to have a genotype frequency of

AA=25%, Aa=50%, aa=25%.
What is the frequency of the “A” allele (in proportions)?
Correct!
0.5
orrect Answers 0.5 (with margin: 0.05)
Question 3 1
/ 1 pts
A hypothetical population was found to have a genotype frequency of Send

AA=25%, Aa=50%, aa=25%.
What genotype is in short supply (that is, in less proportions than

equilibrium levels)?

Aa only

AA only
Correct!
no genotype is in short supply, the population is in Hardy Weinberg
equilibrium

aa only

both AA and aa
Question 4 1
/ 1 pts
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AA=20%, Aa=40%, aa=40%.
What is the frequency of the “A” allele (in proportions)?
Correct!
0.4
orrect Answers 0.4 (with margin: 0.05)
Question 5 1
/ 1 pts

AA=20%, Aa=40%, aa=40%.
Send
Which observed genotype(s) is/are farthest from equilibrium?

AA only

both AA and aa

the population is in equilibrium

aa only
Correct!
Aa only
Question 6 1
/ 1 pts

AA=20%, Aa=40%, aa=40%.
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Which genotype(s) will have the largest frequency/frequencies when

the observed population achieves Hardy Weinberg equilibrium?

AA only

both AA and Aa

the genotype frequencies will be equal
Correct!
Aa only

aa only
Question 7 1
/ 1 pts
Send

AA=10%, Aa=80%, aa=10%. If the “A” allele determines the larger beak
depth of this species (“AA” leads to large beak depth, “Aa” is moderate
beak depth, and “aa” leads to smaller beak depth), what type of selection
is this trait likely experiencing in this population?

not enough information is provided to determine the correct answer the
question

the population is not experiencing selection

directional selection

disruptive selection
Correct!
stabilizing selection
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Question 8 1
/ 1 pts
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In which island is Geospiza fortis likely the most modified by biological

evolution in the above figure ?

Abingdon

Crossman

James

Daphne
Correct!
Charles
Question 9 1
/ 1 pts
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If Jervis is the first and Daphne is the last island to be colonized in the
above figure, what kind of selection did the bird in Daphne experience

disruptive and stabilizing selection

directional and disruptive selection

Correct!

Question 10 1
/ 1 pts
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If Chatham is the first and Jervis is the last island to be colonized in

the above figure, what kind of selection did G. fuliginosa experience?


directional and disruptive selection

disruptive and stabilizing selection

Correct!
Question 11 1
/ 1 pts
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In which island is the competition between G. fortis and G. fuliginosa

likely most intense in the above figure?
Correct!
Chatham
Notice their histograms are closer to each other in Charles and

Chatham

Bindloe

Crossman

Daphne

Abingdon
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Question 12 1
/ 1 pts
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The extinction of G. magnirostris in Charles and Chatham is probably

the result of a shortage of food appropriate for its large beak. If so,
what kind of selection is the population of G. magnirostris in Abingdon,
Bindloe, James, and Jervis islands likely experiencing?

Correct!
to smaller beaks

all three types of selection

Send
Question 13 1
/ 1 pts
The fitness pattern in Figure 3B drives selection that will result in?

Increasing body size over evolutionary time

Fluctuating change in body size over evolutionary time
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More individuals with extreme (very small and very large) body sizes
Correct!
A narrower range of body sizes over evolutionary time

Decreasing body size over evolutionary time
Question 14 1
/ 1 pts
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The fitness pattern in Figure 3C drives selection that will result in?

Increasing body size over evolutionary time
Correct!
More individuals with extreme (very small and very large) body sizes

No change in body size over evolutionary time

A narrower range of body sizes over evolutionary time

Decreasing body size over evolutionary time
Question 15 1
/ 1 pts
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Which fitness pattern in Figure 3 will result in a decrease in body size

over time?
Correct!
Figure 3A

Figure 3C
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Figure 3B

Figure 3D
Question 16 1
/ 1 pts
Which fitness pattern in Figure 3 describes stabilizing

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Figure 3D
Correct!
Figure 3B

Figure 3C

Figure 3A
Question 17 1
/ 1 pts
Send
Which fitness pattern in Figure 3 describes disruptive selection

Figure 3A

Figure 3D

Figure 3B
Correct!
Figure 3C
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Question 18 1
/ 1 pts
Which of the following statements is wrong?

The basic unit of selection is the population

Adaptation is the result of genetic change

Biological factors can be selective agents
Correct!
Niches are exclusively defined by physical and chemical factors

Migration can occur without gene flow
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Question 19 1
/ 1 pts
Which of the following statements is wrong?

All adaptations are the result of natural selection

Indiscriminate use of antibiotics makes some bacterial diseases harder to
treat

Inbreeding leads to an increase in homozygotes

Assortative mating results in an increase in heterozygotes
Correct!
Gene flow can occur without migration
Question 20 1
/ 1 pts
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Figure 4 shows hypothetical assemblage of species along a gradient

(which could be beak depth and corresponding food sizes). Which of the
following species has the least niche separation from Species E (and thus
likely competes the most with it)?
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Species F

Species C
Correct!
Species D

Species A

Species B
Question 21 1
/ 1 pts
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following species has the broadest niche breadth (and thus likely
competes the most species)?

Species E
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Species C

Species D
Correct!
Species F

Species A
Question 22 1
/ 1 pts
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following species has the narrowest niche (and thus likely is most
specialized)?
Correct!
Species G
Send

Species F

Species E

Species A

Species B
Question 23 1
/ 1 pts
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(which could be beak depth and corresponding food sizes). Which
species will likely experience directional selection in Figure 4?

Species D
Correct!
Send

Species E

Species B

Species C

All species listed among the choices will experience directional selection
Question 24 1
/ 1 pts
Which of the following usually leads to genetic drift -- random changes in

the genetic make-up of a population?

mutations

differential mortality and survival
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Correct!
small effective population sizes

immigration

emigration
Question 25 1
/ 1 pts
The proposed evolutionary explanation for the high incidence of

hypertension in African-Americans primarily involve which of the following
factors?
Correct!
Salt availability
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Light levels

Availability of proteins

Starch availability

Availability of water
Question 26 1
/ 1 pts
Which of the following factors usually leads to evolutionary change by

natural selection?

demonic intrusion

emigration and immigration
Correct!
differential mortality and survival
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mutations

small effective population sizes
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11/18/21, 1:38 PM Second Exam: Evolutionary ecology: [1211_ECOLAPP_N01] - GENERAL AND APPLIED ECOLOGY FOR BS HUMAN BIOLOGY

Second Exam: Evolutionary ecology

Score for this quiz:

Arrange the following ideas describing biological evolution through natural

consequent general characters of the populations change over time.

corresponding genotypes) confer an advantage during competition; others

compete depending on crowding, resource supply. Both lead to different

resources can support. Random mutation creates variation in genotype

A hypothetical population was found to have a genotype frequency of

What is the frequency of the “A” allele (in proportions)?

orrect Answers 0.5 (with margin: 0.05)

A hypothetical population was found to have a genotype frequency of Send

What genotype is in short supply (that is, in less proportions than

A hypothetical population was found to have a genotype frequency of

What is the frequency of the “A” allele (in proportions)?

orrect Answers 0.4 (with margin: 0.05)

A hypothetical population was found to have a genotype frequency of

A hypothetical population was found to have a genotype frequency of

Which genotype(s) will have the largest frequency/frequencies when

A hypothetical population was found to have a genotype frequency of

In which island is Geospiza fortis likely the most modified by biological

If Chatham is the first and Jervis is the last island to be colonized in

In which island is the competition between G. fortis and G. fuliginosa

Notice their histograms are closer to each other in Charles and

The extinction of G. magnirostris in Charles and Chatham is probably

Which fitness pattern in Figure 3 will result in a decrease in body size

Which fitness pattern in Figure 3 describes stabilizing

Which fitness pattern in Figure 3 describes disruptive selection

Which of the following statements is wrong?

Which of the following statements is wrong?

Figure 4 shows hypothetical assemblage of species along a gradient

Figure 4 shows hypothetical assemblage of species along a gradient

Figure 4 shows hypothetical assemblage of species along a gradient

Figure 4 shows hypothetical assemblage of species along a gradient

Which of the following usually leads to genetic drift -- random changes in

The proposed evolutionary explanation for the high incidence of

Which of the following factors usually leads to evolutionary change by

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