Dangerous Ideas: Quiz 1 Name: ______
Seminar Group: ______
Part 1: Multiple choice. Circle the single, best answer for each of the following questions.
1. Which of the following best describes the application of the scientific method?
a. observation conclusion hypothesis experiment
b. observation hypothesis experiment conclusion
c. hypothesis experiment observation conclusion
d. conclusion hypothesis observation experiment
2. Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection explains
a. how individuals acquire traits during their lifetimes that they pass on to their offspring
b. why species do not change over large periods of time
c. how individual variation and competition can result in some individuals reproducing more than others
d. sudden, abrupt changes in the fossil record
3. Many of Darwin’s ideas are supported by evidenced based on similar morphology or body plans. This is known as
a. an anatomical homologyb. a molecular homology
c. an embryological homologyd. convergent evolution
4. If one strand of a DNA molecule has the sequence ATGCCGA, the complementary strand will read
a. GCATTAGb. CGTAATC
c. TACGGCTd. AGCCGTA
5. The laboratory technique known as PCR can be used to
a. create millions of copies of a specific region of DNA
b. cut DNA at precise locations along its length
c. sort DNA fragments based on their size
d. measure small volumes of fluid with high precision
6. Consider two parents, one of whom has the recessive sickle cell disease (ss). The other parent neither has the disease nor carries it (SS). What is the probability that a child of theirs will have this disease?
a. 100%b. 75%c. 50%
d. 25%e. 0%
Part 2: Fill-in or circle the best choice for each of the following statements.
7. (circle one) Galileo’s Theory is best described as a heliocentric/ geocentric view of our solar system.
8. (circle one) The visible properties of an organism (like the flower color of Mendel’s peas)are known as its phenotype/ genotype.
9. (fill-in) If you are using one of the compound microscopes we have in lab to examine a cell with the 4X objective lens, the actual magnification of the image is ______.
Part 3: Short answer. In the space provided, provide a concise answer to each of the following questions. Note that this section is continued on the back of this page.
10. What are three purposes of Women’s Studies that Karen discussed in class?
11. Define sex and gender and state briefly what distinguishes these two concepts.
12. Name an aspect of Brecht’s play, Galieleo,that lends itself to a presentational style of theater. Explain.