What is defined as a change in inherited characteristics of a population over time through natural selection, resulting in a new species?
Mutation
Evolution
Speciation
Which type of cows have been selectively bred to produce large volumes of milk?
Friesian
Highland
Aberdeen Angus
Which two levels of classification are included in the binomial system?
Genus and species
Phylum and genus
Kingdom and class
Why was the theory of evolution through the process of natural selection controversial?
People didn't like Darwin's ideas because they had heard them before
It went against many religious beliefs
It opposed many other scientists' ideas
Which of these is not one of the kingdoms of life?
Mammals
Prokaryotes
Protists
What is used to cut a gene from a chromosome in genetic engineering?
Insulin
Hormones
Enzymes
Why is the fossil record incomplete?
Not all fossils have been found
Fossils are only formed on dry land, while most of the Earth's surface is covered by water
Fossils can only form in hot climates
How many kingdoms of classification are there?
Five
Three
Two
How do bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?
Bacteria have always been resistant to bacteria
Mutations can lead to resistance
If they are never treated with a particular antibiotic
How can antibiotic resistance be reduced?
Never complete the full course of antibiotics prescribed by a doctor
Take antibiotics at every opportunity possible, even for a viral infection
Only take when really needed and complete the full course