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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the author's opinion, what is not the primary goal of an organism?
(a) Killing one another.
(b) Evolution.
(c) Reproduction.
(d) Survival.

3. How does Chapter 2 begin?
(a) An explanation of sexual reproduction.
(b) Information about the author.
(c) With a fictional account of a Martian visitor.
(d) With diagrams.

4. Are sexually reproducing organisms able to compete with asexually reproducing organisms?
(a) Occasionally.
(b) Only when they are genetically engineered.
(c) Yes, always.
(d) No, never.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary purpose of sexual reproduction that is very beneficial for all offspring?

2. From a biologist's point of view, sexual reproduction is more _________ than asexual reproduction.

3. Who has solutions concerning genetics?

4. What do scientists want to discover about genetic mixing?

5. How does the Red Queen begin?

(see the answer key)

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