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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dawkins say readers can think of DNA as?
(a) A set of general guidelines.
(b) A set of plans.
(c) A dictatorial ruler.
(d) A computer controling the body.

2. According to Dawkins, are the self-copying molecules that Dawkins discusses "life" or not?
(a) Dawkins says it does not matter.
(b) Dawkins says that they are a kind of "life," but not as we know it today.
(c) Dawkins says that they are definitely "life."
(d) Dawkins says that they are definitely not "life."

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

4. What does Wynne-Edwards teach?
(a) That evolution is only partially responsible for behaviors.
(b) That groups of animals evolved for the good of the group.
(c) That group behaviors are evolved and individual behaviors are incidental.
(d) That individuals strive for individual success within the group.

5. How many nucleotide chains are in DNA?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the set of bees Dawkins mentions that deal with this disease, what does a second gene the bees have do?

2. What attribute of male birds of paradise does Zahavi say is a kind of boast that even with a dangerous physical characteristic, the bird is strong enough to survive?

3. How does the author define intelligent life?

4. What is the most stable type of behavior in the computer simulations of ESS?

5. Why might an older animal be less valuable to selfish genes than young related animals?

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