5. A bird migrated to another location and interbred with other birds in the area. As a result, the offspring acquired some traits from the migrating bird. Which of the following describes this? A. gene flow B. genetic drift C. mutation D. natural selection 6. Why is genetic drift sometimes disadvantageous? A. Genetic drift can result in limited diversity in a population. B. Organisms in a population can survive in their environment. C. Organisms developed changed traits affecting their survival. D. Both B and C

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5. A bird migrated to another location and interbred with other birds in the area. As a result,
the offspring acquired some traits from the migrating bird. Which of the following
describes this?
A. gene flow
B. genetic drift
C. mutation
D. natural selection
6. Why is genetic drift sometimes disadvantageous?
A. Genetic drift can result in limited diversity in a population.
B. Organisms in a population can survive in their environment.
C. Organisms developed changed traits affecting their survival.
D. Both B and C
7. Why does mutation occur?
A. due to exposure to chemicals
B. DNA fails to copy
C. due to exposure to radiation
D. All of the above
D
8. The organisms who can survive in their environment despite the present danger and
stress is considered as fit. What mechanism of evolution describes this?
A. gene flow
B. genetic drift
C. mutation
D. natural selection
Transcribed Image Text:5. A bird migrated to another location and interbred with other birds in the area. As a result, the offspring acquired some traits from the migrating bird. Which of the following describes this? A. gene flow B. genetic drift C. mutation D. natural selection 6. Why is genetic drift sometimes disadvantageous? A. Genetic drift can result in limited diversity in a population. B. Organisms in a population can survive in their environment. C. Organisms developed changed traits affecting their survival. D. Both B and C 7. Why does mutation occur? A. due to exposure to chemicals B. DNA fails to copy C. due to exposure to radiation D. All of the above D 8. The organisms who can survive in their environment despite the present danger and stress is considered as fit. What mechanism of evolution describes this? A. gene flow B. genetic drift C. mutation D. natural selection
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