Creation vs. Evolution 3 (Answers)

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Multiple Choice – Choose the best answer.

 

1.  The inheritance of acquired characteristics is also known as?

A.  Punctuated Equilibrium

B.  Darwinism

C.  Neo-Darwinism

D.  Lamarckianism

 

2.  Random variations among living things and the struggle for existence are characteristics of what evolutionary mechanism?

A.  Darwinism

B.  Lamarckianism

C.  Neo-Darwinism

D.  Punctuated Equilibrium

 

3.  Irreducible Complexity within living cells refers to the discovery that:

A.  Natural Selection is a conservative force

B.  Acquired characteristics are passed on to the next generation

C.  If any part is removed the cellular system ceases to function

D.  Genetic information within you may not be expressed in your body

 

4.  Gregor Mendel is considered to be:

A.  The father of the science of genetics

B.  The first proponent of Neo-Darwinism

C.  Responsible for the Punctuated Equilibrium Theory

D.  The father of the science of historical geology

 

5.  The idea that evolution occurs from changes (mutations) to the genes that are preserved by natural selection is called:

A.  Lamarckianism

B.  Neo-Darwinism

C.  Darwinism

D.  Punctuated Equilibrium

 

6.  Evolutionists admit that 99% of all mutations are:

A.  Proof of punctuated equilibrium

B.  Favorable

C.  A demonstration of the power of natural selection

D.  Harmful

 

7.  The gene complex works to eliminate the effect of mutation. This is accomplished by:

A.  A mutated gene reverting back to its original form

B.  The mutated gene becoming dominant

C.  The mutated gene going recessive and the dominant gene providing the needed instructions

E.  The dominant gene going recessive

 

8.  Reverse mutations refers to:

A.  The mutated gene going recessive and the dominant gene providing the needed instructions

B.  A mutated gene reverting back to its original form

C.  The mutated gene becoming dominant

D.  The dominant gene going recessive

 

9.  The evolutionary idea that is proposed due to the lack of transitional creatures in the fossil record is called:

A.  Darwinism

B.  Lamarckianism

C.  Punctuated Equilibrium

D.  Neo-Darwinism