BIOL 1001 WEEK 4 EXAM 1 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS

BIOL 1001 WEEK 4 EXAM 1 – QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
 Question 1
3 out of 3 points
Match each model of life on earth in column 1 with its description in column 2.


Question Correct Match
Static Model d.
Species arise separately and do not change over time.

Separate c.
types
Species do change over time and new species can arise, but each
group of species derives from a separate ancestor that arose
independently.

Transformati a.
on
Species arise separately but do change over time to adapt to the
changing environment.

Common b.
descent
Species do change over time to adapt, and new species can arise. All
species derive from a common ancestor.

 Question 2
3 out of 3 points
In land mammals, the pelvic girdle serves to connect the legs to the rest of the skeleton.
Whales have a small residual pelvic girdle that does not attach to anything. This is an
example of _________.

Correct e.
Answer: All of the
above

 Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Phenotypic features that are coded for by several genes, such as eye color in humans,
are called:

Correct e.
Answer: Polygen
ic

 Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Evidence for evolution includes: