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Human Evolution Biology - Human Evolution

ICSE - STD 10 - Biology (ICSE - English Medium). 41 questions in this chapter.

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Q 1MCQ1 Mark
Natural selection is the process by which organisms with ____________ are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their ____________ to future generations.
  • A
    acquired traits, mutations
  • ✓
    advantageous traits, genetic variations
  • C
    disadvantageous traits, offspring
  • D
    random traits, adaptations

Answer: B.

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Q 3MCQ1 Mark
Neo-Darwinism states that the natural selection operates through
  • A
    Use and disuse of organs
  • ✓
    Variations
  • C
    Competition among species
  • D
    Asexual reproduction

Answer: B.

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Q 5MCQ1 Mark
Tom, a biology student, is studying the theory of natural selection proposed by Charles Darwin. He wonders how natural selection applies to the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Which of the following best describes how natural selection contributes to the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria?
  • A
    Antibiotics cause bacteria to mutate
  • ✓
    Bacteria with genetic variations that confer resistance survive and reproduce
  • C
    Antibiotics kill only the bacteria that are already resistant
  • D
    Both (B) and (C)

Answer: B.

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Q 15[2 Mark Question Answer]2 Marks
Given below are two statements which are incorrect. Rewrite the correct statements:
(i) Evolution is a random process that does not involve any mechanism of selection.
(ii) Lamarck's theory of evolution suggests that acquired traits can be inherited.
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Q 17[3 marks Question Answer]3 Marks
Study the picture given below and answer the questions:
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(i) Identify the phenomenon illustrated in the picture.
(ii) Write the scientific name of the insect which was involved in the phenomenon.
(iii) Which moth population was more post-industrialisation, light or dark? Provide an explanation.
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