Question
An organism that survives longer is more likely to produce_______offspring
- Less
- The same amount
- No change
Hint:
Fitness decides the fate of an organism.
The correct answer is:
- The fate of an organism depends on its fitness
- A physically fit organism will be able to survive and reproduce
- Fitness is used to define an organism that is mature enough and produce successive generations
- It is considered as a concept under "survival of fittest" explained by Charles Darwin
- Fitness also depends upon the nature of the surroundings as well
- Individuals lacking fitness either does not attain mature age or fail to reproduce healthy offspring
Related Questions to study
Which one of the following shows continuous variation?
- Genetic variation is the reason for difference among individuals within the same species
- Variations can be continuous or discontinuous
- Continuous variation of a trait is not limited to a specific number as in height or weight of individuals in a group
Which one of the following shows continuous variation?
- Genetic variation is the reason for difference among individuals within the same species
- Variations can be continuous or discontinuous
- Continuous variation of a trait is not limited to a specific number as in height or weight of individuals in a group
Which one of the following shows discontinuous variation?
- Genetic variation is the reason for difference among individuals within the same species
- Variations can be continuous or discontinuous
- Discontinuous variation of a trait is limited to specific number as in eye color or blood groups
Which one of the following shows discontinuous variation?
- Genetic variation is the reason for difference among individuals within the same species
- Variations can be continuous or discontinuous
- Discontinuous variation of a trait is limited to specific number as in eye color or blood groups
The variety of genes and alleles that exist in organisms.
- Genetic diversity refers to difference in genetic make up among individuals of the same species
- Genetic diversity decides the fate of survival of the individual
- Different breeds of animals, birds are few examples of genetic diversity
- Independent assortment represents the separation of genes during meiosis
The variety of genes and alleles that exist in organisms.
- Genetic diversity refers to difference in genetic make up among individuals of the same species
- Genetic diversity decides the fate of survival of the individual
- Different breeds of animals, birds are few examples of genetic diversity
- Independent assortment represents the separation of genes during meiosis
_____________ is the transfer of characters from parents to offspring.
_____________ is the transfer of characters from parents to offspring.
Mitosis is also known as _________________.
Mitosis is also known as _________________.
Genetic variation is not caused by:
Genetic variation is not caused by:
Crossing over occurs in which phase?
Crossing over occurs in which phase?
If a diploid cell with a diploid number of 36 chromosomes undergoes meiosis. How many chromosomes are present in each daughter cell after division?
If a diploid cell with a diploid number of 36 chromosomes undergoes meiosis. How many chromosomes are present in each daughter cell after division?
What is the significance of crossing over?
What is the significance of crossing over?
____________ type of cell division takes place in gametes.
____________ type of cell division takes place in gametes.
After which phase in the cell cycle and DNA replication, meiosis begins?
After which phase in the cell cycle and DNA replication, meiosis begins?
Sexually reproducing organisms produce gametes by the process of?
Sexually reproducing organisms produce gametes by the process of?
Meiosis is characterized by
Meiosis is characterized by
Which of the following does not result in variations among siblings?
Which of the following does not result in variations among siblings?
Identify the wrong statement about meiosis
Identify the wrong statement about meiosis
