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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is asexual reproduction a less risky option for an organism?
(a) All the clones will be healthy.
(b) There is no seeking out mates or the risk of being rejected.
(c) It is not less risky.
(d) There will be no one competing.

2. Who developed the Red Queen theory?
(a) Richard Dawkins.
(b) Graham Bell.
(c) Leigh Van Valen.
(d) Charles Darwin.

3. To explain sex, scientists need to find ________________.
(a) Why people are attracted to one another.
(b) A reason for an individual organism to prefer sexual over asexual reproduction.
(c) A new way for humans to mate.
(d) The reason for asexual reproduction.

4. From a biologist's point of view, sexual reproduction is more _________ than asexual reproduction.
(a) Expensive.
(b) Annoying.
(c) Risky.
(d) Unnecessary

5. What is sexual selection?
(a) Random mating between humans.
(b) Selection based on the appeal of a potential mate.
(c) Selection based on the strength of a mate.
(d) Irrational mating between humans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the lottery theory?

2. What is the bdelloid rotifer?

3. What is the primary part in sexual reproduction?

4. In an attempt to "outwit" these killers, organisms engage in _____________.

5. What have scientists discovered about sexual reproduction versus asexual reproduction?

(see the answer key)

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