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In a certain population, data was collected on individuals affected with vitiligo, an autosomal recessive skin condition affecting pigmentation. The possible genotypes are: VV (normal skin pigmentation), Vv (carrier for vitiligo), and vv (vitiligo). The following data was collected. Is the population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium? VV= 68 Vv= 31 vv= 12
B.No, the population is not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
A.Yes, the population is on Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
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Information on 100 adults with curly, straight, or wavy hair was collected. These are the possible genotypes: SS (straight hair), SC (wavy hair), CC (curly hair). The data collected is shown. Is the population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium? SS= 32 SC=56 CC=12
A. No, the population is not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
B. Yes, the population is on Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
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Research was performed on 100 specimens of the channel catfish species, which displayed varying lengths on their whiskers. The possible genotypes are: WW (long whiskers), WT (short whiskers), TT (no whiskers). The data collected is shown. Is the population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium? WW=39 WT= 51 TT=10
A. Yes, the population is on Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
B. No, the population is not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
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The American Kennel Club is conducting research on French Bulldogs to obtain more information about the fur of one of America's favorite breeds. There are three possible genotypes: BB (Black), BW (Brown), and WW (White). The data collected is shown. Is the population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium? BB= 38 WW= 35 BW= 27
A. Yes, the population is on Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
B. No, the population is not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
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Scientists have studied the migrating population of Great White Sharks for the past couple of years. Great White Sharks contain a sensory organ in their snout, known as the Ampullae of Lorenzini, that allows them to detect small electromagnetic currents produced by prey. A sudden and permanent decrease in prey populations in their feeding grounds due to overfishing would favor a larger sensory organ. What type of natural selection would occur?
A. Directional selection
B. Disruptive selection
D. Balancing selection/ Sexual Selection
C. Stabilizing selection
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A population of mice live in an area with white sand and black rocks side by side, where these drastic colors do not mix. There are mice with white fur, black fur, and beige or brown fur. (A) Which mice color(s) will be favored in this environment? (B) What type of selection is this called? Briefly explain your reasoning.
B. All mice colors will be equally favored. This is called random selection because there is no pattern in the selection of phenotypes.
A. The white and black mice will be favored. This is called disruptive selection because the individuals with extreme phenotypes are selected.
C. Beige or brown mice will be favored. This is called stabilizing selection because it maintains the intermediate phenotype.
D. The black mice will be favored. This is called directional selection because one extreme phenotype is selected for in response to a changing environment.
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Is Natural selection mean the survival of the fittest? Why or why not?
B. No, Natural Selection does not necessarily mean the survival of the fittest, as "fitness" is context-dependent and can involve various traits.
A. Yes, Natural Selection is synonymous with the survival of the fittest because only the strongest individuals survive.
D. No, Natural Selection primarily focuses on random factors, and fitness does not play a significant role in the process.
C. Yes, Natural Selection always favors the most physically fit organisms, ensuring their survival.
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In a population of butterflies, a recent change in climate has resulted in two distinct phenotypes. One group has developed larger and darker wings, allowing them to absorb more sunlight and regulate their body temperature effectively in cooler conditions. The other group has smaller and lighter wings, which provide an advantage in warmer temperatures by preventing overheating. What type of natural selection is likely occurring in this butterfly population?
B. Directional selection
A. Stabilizing selection
D. Sexual selection
C. Disruptive selection
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José M. Cuevas, et. al published an article titled "Extremely High Mutation Rate of HIV-1 In Vivo." Their research is based on RNA viruses' rates of spontaneous mutations to determine RNA viruses' evolution and genetic diversity. They used interpatient frequency from stop codons to numerically analyze HIV-1's rate of spontaneous mutation within DNA sequences, particularly from mononuclear peripheral blood cells. The mutation rate revealed is 4.1* 10-3 per base per cell. This is the highest reported mutation rate for any entity in the biological spectra. We have two alleles, and their initial frequencies are B1 = 0.4 and B2 = 0.6. Calculate the frequencies of these two alleles in the next generation given the mutation rate (assume that the mutation rate adds to the B1 allele). Did the mutation rate make your population evolve?
A. Yes, the population evolved. B1=0.396, B2=0.604
B. Yes, the population evolved, B1=0.40246, B2=0.59754
C. No, the population did not evolve, B1=0.415, B2=0.585
D. Yes, the population evolved, B1=0.388, B2=0.612
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To calculate the rate of mutation by sequencing of a single gene, researchers Balin & Cascalho assumed that only one copy of the gene of interest (gp140) was being expressed in each clone analyzed. They found that the rate of mutation was 8.1 × 10−5 mut/bp per cell generation. If we were to assume that we have two alleles in this population and their initial frequencies are B1 = 0.3 and B2 = 0.7. Calculate the frequencies of these two alleles in the next generation given the mutation rate (assume that the mutation rate adds to the B1 allele). Did the mutation rate make your population evolve?
B. No, the population did not evolve, B1=0.30002, B2=0.69998
A.Yes, the population evolved, B1=0.300057, B2=0.699943
C. No, the population did not evolve, B1=0.30016, B2=0.69984
D. Yes, the Population evolved, B1=0.29984, B2=0.70016
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A population of mice has a gene with two alleles, A and a. The mutation rate from A to a is 3×10−4 mutations per allele per generation. If the initial frequency of A is 0.8, what is the expected frequency of the A allele after one generation?
B. 0.8003
A. 0.99985
C. 0.79976
D. 0.8009
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Imagine a population of butterflies where a new mutation results in the development of strikingly vibrant wing colors. Discuss the potential impact of this mutation on the population dynamics and its interactions with factors like mate selection, predation, and environmental adaptation.
A. The mutation may enhance mate selection, with individuals displaying vibrant wing colors being preferred by potential mates.
B. The mutation is likely to lead to increased predation, as the vibrant colors attract more attention from predators.
D. The mutation will have no impact on the population's ability to adapt to its environment.
C. Mutations do not influence mate selection or predation in populations.
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The Evolution Academy
start
Mystery ROOM
introduction
Prove that you are an expert and win the three stars to beat the record of the room. Complete the missions to obtain them and get the final prize.
enter
EXIT
Level 2
Level 1
Level 3
EXIT
1/4
In a certain population, data was collected on individuals affected with vitiligo, an autosomal recessive skin condition affecting pigmentation. The possible genotypes are: VV (normal skin pigmentation), Vv (carrier for vitiligo), and vv (vitiligo). The following data was collected. Is the population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium? VV= 68 Vv= 31 vv= 12
B.No, the population is not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
A.Yes, the population is on Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
EXIT
2/4
Information on 100 adults with curly, straight, or wavy hair was collected. These are the possible genotypes: SS (straight hair), SC (wavy hair), CC (curly hair). The data collected is shown. Is the population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium? SS= 32 SC=56 CC=12
A. No, the population is not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
B. Yes, the population is on Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
EXIT
3/4
Research was performed on 100 specimens of the channel catfish species, which displayed varying lengths on their whiskers. The possible genotypes are: WW (long whiskers), WT (short whiskers), TT (no whiskers). The data collected is shown. Is the population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium? WW=39 WT= 51 TT=10
A. Yes, the population is on Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
B. No, the population is not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
EXIT
4/4
The American Kennel Club is conducting research on French Bulldogs to obtain more information about the fur of one of America's favorite breeds. There are three possible genotypes: BB (Black), BW (Brown), and WW (White). The data collected is shown. Is the population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium? BB= 38 WW= 35 BW= 27
A. Yes, the population is on Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
B. No, the population is not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
EXIT
Level 2
Level 1
Level 3
EXIT
1/4
Scientists have studied the migrating population of Great White Sharks for the past couple of years. Great White Sharks contain a sensory organ in their snout, known as the Ampullae of Lorenzini, that allows them to detect small electromagnetic currents produced by prey. A sudden and permanent decrease in prey populations in their feeding grounds due to overfishing would favor a larger sensory organ. What type of natural selection would occur?
A. Directional selection
B. Disruptive selection
D. Balancing selection/ Sexual Selection
C. Stabilizing selection
EXIT
2/4
A population of mice live in an area with white sand and black rocks side by side, where these drastic colors do not mix. There are mice with white fur, black fur, and beige or brown fur. (A) Which mice color(s) will be favored in this environment? (B) What type of selection is this called? Briefly explain your reasoning.
B. All mice colors will be equally favored. This is called random selection because there is no pattern in the selection of phenotypes.
A. The white and black mice will be favored. This is called disruptive selection because the individuals with extreme phenotypes are selected.
C. Beige or brown mice will be favored. This is called stabilizing selection because it maintains the intermediate phenotype.
D. The black mice will be favored. This is called directional selection because one extreme phenotype is selected for in response to a changing environment.
EXIT
3/4
Is Natural selection mean the survival of the fittest? Why or why not?
B. No, Natural Selection does not necessarily mean the survival of the fittest, as "fitness" is context-dependent and can involve various traits.
A. Yes, Natural Selection is synonymous with the survival of the fittest because only the strongest individuals survive.
D. No, Natural Selection primarily focuses on random factors, and fitness does not play a significant role in the process.
C. Yes, Natural Selection always favors the most physically fit organisms, ensuring their survival.
EXIT
4/4
In a population of butterflies, a recent change in climate has resulted in two distinct phenotypes. One group has developed larger and darker wings, allowing them to absorb more sunlight and regulate their body temperature effectively in cooler conditions. The other group has smaller and lighter wings, which provide an advantage in warmer temperatures by preventing overheating. What type of natural selection is likely occurring in this butterfly population?
B. Directional selection
A. Stabilizing selection
D. Sexual selection
C. Disruptive selection
EXIT
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
EXIT
1/4
José M. Cuevas, et. al published an article titled "Extremely High Mutation Rate of HIV-1 In Vivo." Their research is based on RNA viruses' rates of spontaneous mutations to determine RNA viruses' evolution and genetic diversity. They used interpatient frequency from stop codons to numerically analyze HIV-1's rate of spontaneous mutation within DNA sequences, particularly from mononuclear peripheral blood cells. The mutation rate revealed is 4.1* 10-3 per base per cell. This is the highest reported mutation rate for any entity in the biological spectra. We have two alleles, and their initial frequencies are B1 = 0.4 and B2 = 0.6. Calculate the frequencies of these two alleles in the next generation given the mutation rate (assume that the mutation rate adds to the B1 allele). Did the mutation rate make your population evolve?
A. Yes, the population evolved. B1=0.396, B2=0.604
B. Yes, the population evolved, B1=0.40246, B2=0.59754
C. No, the population did not evolve, B1=0.415, B2=0.585
D. Yes, the population evolved, B1=0.388, B2=0.612
EXIT
2/4
To calculate the rate of mutation by sequencing of a single gene, researchers Balin & Cascalho assumed that only one copy of the gene of interest (gp140) was being expressed in each clone analyzed. They found that the rate of mutation was 8.1 × 10−5 mut/bp per cell generation. If we were to assume that we have two alleles in this population and their initial frequencies are B1 = 0.3 and B2 = 0.7. Calculate the frequencies of these two alleles in the next generation given the mutation rate (assume that the mutation rate adds to the B1 allele). Did the mutation rate make your population evolve?
B. No, the population did not evolve, B1=0.30002, B2=0.69998
A.Yes, the population evolved, B1=0.300057, B2=0.699943
C. No, the population did not evolve, B1=0.30016, B2=0.69984
D. Yes, the Population evolved, B1=0.29984, B2=0.70016
EXIT
3/4
A population of mice has a gene with two alleles, A and a. The mutation rate from A to a is 3×10−4 mutations per allele per generation. If the initial frequency of A is 0.8, what is the expected frequency of the A allele after one generation?
B. 0.8003
A. 0.99985
C. 0.79976
D. 0.8009
EXIT
4/4
Imagine a population of butterflies where a new mutation results in the development of strikingly vibrant wing colors. Discuss the potential impact of this mutation on the population dynamics and its interactions with factors like mate selection, predation, and environmental adaptation.
A. The mutation may enhance mate selection, with individuals displaying vibrant wing colors being preferred by potential mates.
B. The mutation is likely to lead to increased predation, as the vibrant colors attract more attention from predators.
D. The mutation will have no impact on the population's ability to adapt to its environment.
C. Mutations do not influence mate selection or predation in populations.
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