Question 1

In haplodiploid societies, a _____ produces male gametes by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   diploid female; mitosis
B)   haploid female; meiosis
C)   haploid male; mitosis
D)   haploid female; mitosis

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a dominance hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)   organization of conspecifics to reduce intraspecific competition
B)   quick resolution of conflicts
C)   group defense of ephemeral resources
D)   aggregation of individuals to increase probability of mating

Question 3

Researchers found that as the flock size of European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)  increased, the time needed to find new food patches also increased because large populations

Accepted Answer

A)   have high per capita food consumption.
B)   are forced to live in lower-quality habitat.
C)   have more aggressive individuals.
D)   depleted the food source in the original patch more quickly.

Question 4

In most caribou (Rangifer tarandus) , both males and females have antlers. What might you hypothesize about antlers in caribou?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is no metabolic cost to caribou to grow antlers.
B)   Antlers play no role in caribou since they are found in both species.
C)   Both males and females may be involved in dominance hierarchies.
D)   Caribou retain their antlers throughout their life span.

Question 5

The worker caste in bees consists entirely of

Accepted Answer

A)   reproductive females in an arrested stage of development.
B)   reproductive females.
C)   reproductive males in an arrested stage of development.
D)   reproductive males. A

Question 6

Large groups are particularly vulnerable to parasites and pathogens because they

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A)   have low numbers of resistant individuals.
B)   can cause pathogens to mutate and become more dangerous.
C)   can rapidly become infected by a single individual.
D)   decrease the likelihood of immunity developing.

Question 7

Pack animals such as wolves establish an order that dictates social behavior. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   territoriality.
B)   spitefulness.
C)   a dominance hierarchy.
D)   a lek.

Question 8

Chronic wasting disease (a disease of white-tailed deer)  is of particular concern on deer farms where it can spread much faster than among wild deer. Why might that be the case?

Accepted Answer

A)   Deer on deer farms do not have the same robust immune system as deer in the wild.
B)   Deer on deer farms are fed processed deer food as opposed to natural browse.
C)   Deer on farms are in large numbers and in close proximity and thus disease can spread more rapidly.
D)   The sex ratios of deer on deer farms are skewed compared to in the wild.

Question 9

Which equation calculates the indirect fitness benefit of altruistic behavior and kin selection?

Accepted Answer

A)   C × r
B)   B × r
C)   B ÷ r
D)   B + r

Question 10

In haplodiploid societies, which would be expected to show most cooperation?

Accepted Answer

A)   all-male group
B)   all-female group
C)   mixed male and female group
D)   All of these groups would show equal cooperation.

Question 11

The sex determination system in hymenopterans such as ants, bees, and wasps is

Accepted Answer

A)   triplodiploid.
B)   haplodiploid.
C)   diplohaploid.
D)   haplotriploid.

Question 12

A lek is the location of an aggregation of animals

Accepted Answer

A)   to reduce the rate of predation.
B)   for hunting.
C)   for feeding.
D)   for mating displays.

Question 13

C/B describes the ratio of

Accepted Answer

A)   donor benefits to recipient costs.
B)   donor costs to recipient benefits.
C)   indirect fitness costs to direct fitness benefits.
D)   direct fitness costs to indirect fitness benefits.

Question 14

For calculations of the indirect fitness benefit of altruistic behavior and kin selection, r is the

Accepted Answer

A)   coefficient of relatedness between the donor and recipient.
B)   benefit given to a recipient relative.
C)   direct fitness cost to the donor.
D)   indirect fitness cost to the donor.

Question 15

An area that one or more individuals defend against intrusion by others is a

Accepted Answer

A)   dominance hierarchy.
B)   lek.
C)   home range.
D)   territory.

Question 16

Altruism is likely to evolve when

Accepted Answer

A)   B/C > r.
B)   C/B > r.
C)   C/B 
D)   C/B = r.

Question 17

Based on the coefficient of relatedness, to which of the following relatives would a donor be most likely to provide altruism?

Accepted Answer

A)   grandparent
B)   cousin
C)   half sibling
D)   full sibling D

Question 18

In termite colonies, which of the following does NOT reproduce?

Accepted Answer

A)   drone
B)   soldier
C)   king
D)   queen B

Question 19

In haplodiploid mating systems, nonqueen females are

Accepted Answer

A)   haploid and fertile.
B)   haploid and infertile.
C)   diploid and fertile.
D)   diploid and infertile.

Question 20

In the example of the ruff (Philomachus pugnax) , researchers found that males in leks had more success in

Accepted Answer

A)   attracting females.
B)   copulating with females.
C)   attracting females and copulating with females.
D)   none of the above

Exam 10: Social Behaviors

In haplodiploid societies, a _____ produces male gametes by _____.

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a dominance hierarchy?

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Researchers found that as the flock size of European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) increased, the time needed to find new food patches also increased because large populations

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In most caribou (Rangifer tarandus) , both males and females have antlers. What might you hypothesize about antlers in caribou?

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The worker caste in bees consists entirely of

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Large groups are particularly vulnerable to parasites and pathogens because they

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Pack animals such as wolves establish an order that dictates social behavior. This is an example of

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Chronic wasting disease (a disease of white-tailed deer) is of particular concern on deer farms where it can spread much faster than among wild deer. Why might that be the case?

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Which equation calculates the indirect fitness benefit of altruistic behavior and kin selection?

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In haplodiploid societies, which would be expected to show most cooperation?

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The sex determination system in hymenopterans such as ants, bees, and wasps is

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A lek is the location of an aggregation of animals

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C/B describes the ratio of

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For calculations of the indirect fitness benefit of altruistic behavior and kin selection, r is the

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An area that one or more individuals defend against intrusion by others is a

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Altruism is likely to evolve when

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Based on the coefficient of relatedness, to which of the following relatives would a donor be most likely to provide altruism?

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In termite colonies, which of the following does NOT reproduce?

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In haplodiploid mating systems, nonqueen females are

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In the example of the ruff (Philomachus pugnax) , researchers found that males in leks had more success in

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