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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The gender ratio is ___________ as an evolutionary pressure in humans.
(a) Weak.
(b) Strong.
(c) Harmful.
(d) Undeniable.

3. Who has solutions concerning genetics?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Molecular biologists and geneticists.
(c) Doctors and scientists.
(d) Geneticists.

4. How do women prefer to live with men?
(a) In adultery .
(b) In celibacy.
(c) In monogamy.
(d) In polygamy.

5. Men and women behave and perform certain roles in every _______ and _____.
(a) Culture; country.
(b) Culture; society.
(c) Country; culture.
(d) Society; culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although it becomes clear that sex is necessary to avoid parasites, what question remains?

2. Why is asexual reproduction a less risky option for an organism?

3. How does Chapter 2 begin?

4. What accounts for far more deaths than other predators or environmental occurrences?

5. What is the male to female ratio?

(see the answer key)

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