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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lower class individuals tend to have _________.
(a) More babies.
(b) Male babies.
(c) Female babies.
(d) Less babies.

2. What are out law genes?
(a) Genes that will definitely be passed down.
(b) Genes that are weak.
(c) Genes that act like viruses and hijack chromosones.
(d) Genes which cannot be passed down.

3. What have scientists discovered about sexual reproduction versus asexual reproduction?
(a) Sexual reproduction allows an individual to spread its gene over a large population.
(b) Sexual reproduction is easier.
(c) Asexual reproduction allows an individual to spread its gene over a large population.
(d) Asexual reproduction is easier.

4. What does sex do to the genome of humans and other organisms?
(a) Causes too much risk in the genes.
(b) Decreases randomness of the genome.
(c) Increases randomness of the genome.
(d) Makes stronger genes.

5. Who has solutions concerning genetics?
(a) Doctors and scientists.
(b) Molecular biologists and geneticists.
(c) Geneticists.
(d) Scientists.

Short Answer Questions

1. The gender ratio is ___________ as an evolutionary pressure in humans.

2. What genders are not always needed?

3. What is most male to male battle over in tribes?

4. What is negative about having many females?

5. What is the primary purpose of sexual reproduction that is very beneficial for all offspring?

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