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#Question id: 13137


Reproductive value (Vx ) calculated from population life-table data provides a measure of the 

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles
  1. Contribution of an individual of age  x  to  the  future  growth  of  the  population  relative  to  a  newborn's contribution
  2. Average number of offspring produced by a female during age interval x
  3. Proportion of available resources allocated to reproduction in individuals in population x
  4. Probability of offspring surviving to age class x dN
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#Question id: 17265

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Match the geological time period with the diversification events associated with them:

COLUMN ICOLUMN II
P.Cretaceousi)First vertebrate appeared, abundant of marine algae
Q.Devonianii)Seeds ferns disappear, appearance of first dinosaurs
R.Ordovicianiii)Rapid development of angiosperms and Extinction of dinosaurs.
S.Triassiciv)First definite evidence of land plant, first wingless insect.
T.Silurianv)First amphibians and first seed plant appear.

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#Question id: 17264

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

The strata of sedimentary rocks in the different regions of the world, have classified geologic history into eras;

Column IColumn II
P. Archeozoici) era of medieval life
Q. Proterozoicii) era of ancient life
R. Paleozoiciii) era of primitive life
S. Mesozoiciv) era of modern life
T. Cenozoicv) era of early life
Match the following;

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#Question id: 5032

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

There is still some controversy among biologists about whether Neanderthals should be placed within the same species as modern humans, or into a separate species of their own. Most DNA sequence data analyzed so far indicate that there was probably little or no gene flow between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. Which species concept is most applicable in this example?

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#Question id: 5016

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Approximately how far back in time does the fossil record extend?

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#Question id: 5013

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Following is correct match

PeriodsAge of evolutionary event
A- JurassicI- Fish
B- OrdovicianII- Amphibian
C- DevonianIII- Gymnosperm
D-Carbonyferous
IV- Invertebrates

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#Question id: 4930

#Unit 11. Evolution and Behavior

Which of the following is the correct sequence of events in the origin of life?

I. Formation of protocells

II. Synthesis of organic monomers

III. Synthesis of organic polymers

IV. Formation of DNA-based genetic systems