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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in inversion?
(a) A gene is inserted backwards on a strand of DNA.
(b) A nucleotide is inserted backwards in DNA.
(c) DNA is inserted backwards in a chromosome.
(d) Chromosomes are inserted backwards in a cell nucleus.

2. What does Trivers look at breeding as?
(a) A war between the sexes.
(b) A goal of existence.
(c) A careful calculation based on resources.
(d) A race with time.

3. What hazard does the author identify in killing a rival?
(a) A stronger rival might take the rival's place.
(b) The attacker might be ostracized for killing the rival.
(c) Others might try to revenge the rival.
(d) The rival will no longer be able to cooperate to protect against enemies.

4. In early reproducing molecules, what is the measure of "success"?
(a) That there are more chemical reactions that can use the molecule.
(b) That there are fewer ways for the molecule to be destroyed.
(c) That there are more copies of the molecule, whether they are accurate or not.
(d) That there are more molecules around that are like the molecule.

5. What does Dawkins compare point mutation to?
(a) A misprint on a book.
(b) A stray mark on a photocopy.
(c) A card getting shuffled into the wrong deck.
(d) A misspoken word.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Dawkins' description, what do insect colonies usually consist of?

2. To what does Wynne-Edwards attribute changes to female mice as the population rises?

3. What does Wynne-Edwards believe about birth rates?

4. What bee eggs get fertilized?

5. According to Dawkins, are the self-copying molecules that Dawkins discusses "life" or not?

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