BIO340 Biodiversity LATEST FINALS REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

BIO340 Biodiversity LATEST FINALS REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. Which of the following correctly describes the concept of
"genetic drift" in biodiversity?
 - A) A process where new species evolve from existing species
 - B) A random change in allele frequencies in a population
 - C) The introduction of new genetic material through migration
 - D) The increase of genetic variation through mutation
 ANS: B) A random change in allele frequencies in a
population
2. The term "endemic species" refers to:
 - A) Species found exclusively in large geographical areas
 - B) Species that have a very high survival rate
 - C) Species native to a particular area and not found elsewhere
 - D) Species that have been introduced to a new habitat
 ANS: C) Species native to a particular area and not found
elsewhere
3. Which island theory explanation describes the biogeography of
an island's species richness?
 - A) Competition theory
 - B) Adaptive radiation