The Selfish Gene Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Dawkins say individuals within a species interact more with each other than with other species? (from Chapter 5)

Because they compete for the same resources using the same tools.

Because they inhabit the same habitat.

Because they are more easily recognizable to each other since they are similar.

Because they need each other to survive.

2.

How does Dawkins define communication? (from Chapter 4)

A gene behavior that helps one group of genes survive by influencing the behavior of another.

A mutually learned behavior resulting from genetic behaviors that help groups of gene machines maintain cohesiveness.

A gene behavior that allows cooperation between multiple gene machines.

A learned behavior that is founded in genetic behaviors linking multiple gene machines.

3.

According to Dawkins, do memes compete? (from Chapter 11)

No, memes do not use resources, so they do not compete.

Yes, memes compete for space in human brains and other resources.

Yes, memes compete against genetic forces.

No, memes do not compete because they share resources.

4.

In the example that Dawkins gives, what do pigs sometimes do to the runt of the litter? (from Chapter 8)

Kick it away.

Eat it.

Refuse to feed it.

Allow the other piglets to attack it.

5.

What does Dawkins say memes seem closest to, in terms of genetics? (from Chapter 11)

Individual genes in advanced DNA.

Rogue genetic structures like viruses.

Groups of genes that work together to make a trait.

Primitive molecules in ancient seas.

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