AP®︎ Biology: Topic 7.1 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 7.1 of AP Biology – Introduction to Natural Selection.
Questions List
Topic 7.1
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: EVO-1.C
Which of the following best defines evolution?
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Topic 7.1: Introduction to Natural Selection
Learning Objective: 7.1.A
Describe the causes of natural selection.
Essential Knowledge: 7.1.A.1
Natural selection is a major mechanism of evolution.
Essential Knowledge: 7.1.A.2
According to Darwin’s theory of natural selection, competition for limited resources results in differential survival. Individuals with more favorable phenotypes are more likely to survive and produce more offspring, thus passing on those favorable traits to subsequent generations.
Learning Objective: 7.1.B
Explain how natural selection affects populations.
Essential Knowledge: 7.1.B.1
Evolutionary fitness is measured by reproductive success.
Essential Knowledge: 7.1.B.2
Biotic and abiotic environments can fluctuate, affecting the rate and direction of evolution. Different genetic variations can be selected in each generation.
