Evolution by Julian Huxley

1. What is the main focus of Julian Huxley's work on evolution?

A) The study of human behavior.
B) The synthesis of genetics and evolution.
C) The classification of animal species.
D) The history of paleontology.

2. In which book did Huxley discuss his ideas on evolutionary synthesis?

A) The Origin of Species.
B) The Selfish Gene.
C) On the Origin of Species.
D) Evolution: The Modern Synthesis.

3. Which concept did Huxley advocate for in relation to evolution?

A) Natural selection.
B) Vitalism.
C) Intelligent design.
D) Lamarckian inheritance.

4. In what year was Huxley's book 'Evolution: The Modern Synthesis' published?

A) 1962.
B) 1955.
C) 1927.
D) 1942.

5. What role did Huxley play in the modern synthesis of evolutionary biology?

A) He proposed the theory of punctuated equilibrium.
B) He rejected the theory of evolution.
C) He was a proponent of Lamarckism.
D) He integrated Mendelian genetics with Darwinian evolution.

6. Huxley argued that evolution operates through which mechanism?

A) Random mutation and natural selection.
B) Divine intervention.
C) Goal-directed change.
D) Inheritance of acquired traits.

7. What did Huxley contribute to the understanding of animal behavior?

A) The role of evolutionary adaptations.
B) Behavior is entirely learned.
C) Most behavior is fixed and unchangeable.
D) Behavior has no evolutionary significance.

8. Huxley was influenced by which famous naturalist?

A) Gregor Mendel.
B) Charles Darwin.
C) Alfred Russel Wallace.
D) Jean-Baptiste Lamarck.

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