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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has solutions concerning genetics?

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

3. Is attractiveness always the only criteria for mate selection?

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

5. What is the continuous arms race that occurs between organisms?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who developed the Red Queen Theory?

2. How do sperm sometimes kill the egg?

3. How is the theory supported by science?

4. How does the book begin and why is it important?

5. What does sexual reproduction mostly consist of?

6. To what is the human genome often compared?

7. Why are hermaphrodites unstable?

8. Who changed the discussions concerning evolution after the 19th century?

9. What is the lottery theory?

10. Why is the history of evolution a never ending arms race?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why has sexual intercourse become a private matter among many humans? Is this a societal constraint that we have imposed on ourselves? Or, is it something that was biologically programmed into us? How does this aspect make us different from other species?

Essay Topic 2

How, in Ridley's eyes, is polygamy a successful situation for sexual reproduction? Explain. Why do most modern societies oppose polygamy? If a group of people wants to be polygamous, do you think they should be able to do so?

Essay Topic 3

In your opinion, why does Ridley choose not to take a side in the debate of homosexuality and genetics? If a link between genetics and homosexuality is found, how will societies have to change? Do you think this is a positive or negative thing?

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