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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sexual reproduction benefits _____________.
(a) Only humans, not other organisms.
(b) No one.
(c) One member of the same organism versus another member of that same organisim.
(d) Everyone.

2. Ever since _____________ in the late 19th century, scientists have understood that all life forms are a product of biological evolution.
(a) Charles Darwin.
(b) Russel Wallace.
(c) Jean-Baptiste Lamarck.
(d) Richard Dawkins.

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

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

5. What can a psychiatrist expect to find in all people?
(a) No similarities in emotions.
(b) Extreme emotions and rational behaviors.
(c) Psychopathic behavior.
(d) Similar emotions and behaviors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does sex do to the genome of humans and other organisms?

2. What was the 16th century cleric known for besides his scientific theories?

3. How does the Red Queen begin?

4. What is the main focus of the novel?

5. What type of civilization do the New Guinea tribes have?

(see the answer key)

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