Biol 225: Evolutionary Biology Question Paper
Biol 225: Evolutionary Biology
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2ND TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : BIOL 225
UNIT TITLE : EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any four questions.
Question One
Giving relevant examples define the following terms as used in the study of evolutionary biology. (15 marks)
Comparative anatomy
Lamarkism
Area cladogram
Paleontology
Moleculary clocks
Heterozygote advantage
Convergent evolution
Creationism.
Question Two
Discuss the five postulates of natural selection by Charles Darwin. (15 marks)
Question Three
Discuss the three known types of speciation. (15 marks)
Question Four
Describe the contributions of the following tenets to the theory of modern synthesis/Neo Darwinism.
Experimental genetics
Population geneticists and natural historians
Systematic and taxonomists.
(15 marks)
Question Five
Discuss the pre-zygotic barriers to reproduction. (15 marks)
Question Six
Discuss any three major fields of study that describe the evidence of evolution. Point out the principles and techniques where applicable. (15 marks)
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