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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Dawkins' metaphor about DNA, what represents a gene?
(a) A page in a book.
(b) A chapter in a book.
(c) A word in a book.
(d) A line on a page in a book.

2. How does Darwin characterize the idea that the goal of evolution is for a species to survive, so individuals will take actions that are good for the species?
(a) As a reasonable alternative hypothesis.
(b) As probable.
(c) As unscientific.
(d) As fundamental to evolution.

3. What is the name of the bee disease that Dawkins mentions in his example?
(a) Chalk brood.
(b) Stone brood.
(c) Sac brood.
(d) Foul brood.

4. Can a gene change it's strategy for survival?
(a) No, genes only predict a likely strategy and are stuck with it.
(b) No, genes can only create the protein they are formed to generate.
(c) Yes, genes modify their strategy by chaning the proteins they form.
(d) Yes, genes modify themselves to try new strategies.

5. When a cell creates a sperm cell or egg cell with reduced DNA, what is the process called?
(a) Alleles.
(b) Plasmosis.
(c) Meiosis.
(d) Mitosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dawkins say kind or cooperative behavior arises?

2. In Dawkins' metaphor about DNA, how does he describe the creation of new DNA by sexual reproduction?

3. What does longevity provide to an early molecule, according to Dawkins?

4. What does Dawkins postulate would preserve a gene forever?

5. In Dawkins' metaphor about DNA, how many books are on the bookshelf?

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