Facts or data are types of(1 point)
Responses
evidence.
evidence.
reasoning.
reasoning.
models.
models.
explanations.
explanations.
evidence.
Which action is an example of genetic modification (creating GMOs)?(1 point)
Responses
making crops that are resistant to pesticides and insects
making crops that are resistant to pesticides and insects
raising animals via animal husbandry for food purposes
raising animals via animal husbandry for food purposes
breeding dogs for specific traits like size, coat color, and temperament
breeding dogs for specific traits like size, coat color, and temperament
selecting fruit that is fleshy with small seeds and planting those the following season
making crops that are resistant to pesticides and insects
Consider the following scenario: You notice that no two cats at the pet store are exactly alike. Some have spotted fur. Some have striped fur. Some have fur of one solid color. What term is used to describe your observation?(1 point)
Responses
variation
variation
fitness
fitness
natural selection
natural selection
selective pressure
variation
What statement accurately describes the relationship between variations and fitness?(1 point)
Responses
Variations always increase fitness.
Variations always increase fitness.
Variations can lead to either an increase or decrease in fitness.
Variations can lead to either an increase or decrease in fitness.
Fitness always increases variations.
Fitness always increases variations.
Fitness can lead to either an increase or decrease in variations.
Variations can lead to either an increase or decrease in fitness.
What is the name given to an observable characteristic of an organism?(1 point)
Responses
phenotype
phenotype
mutation
mutation
genome
genome
genotype
genotype
phenotype
Which variety of mouse is more likely to survive in a dry desert? (1 point)
Responses
a mouse that needs more water
a mouse that needs more water
a mouse that needs less water
a mouse that needs less water
a mouse that has a shorter tail
a mouse that has a shorter tail
a mouse that has a longer tail
a mouse that has a longer tail