Biology- Chapter 16 Evolution

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What is the title of Darwin's book that discusses evolution?

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On the Origin of Species

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What is the term for a feature that allows an organism to survive better in its environment?

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Adaptation

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What theory suggests that individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce?

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Natural Selection

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How can evolution be best described?

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The traits of a species can change over time.

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What does a vestigial structure indicate about an organism?

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It likely had a function in an early ancestor.

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What is the process by which species change over time?

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Evolution

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What is the term for the variety of different traits within a species?

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Variation

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What is the significance of homologous structures in evolution?

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They indicate common ancestry among different species.

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What is the role of environmental factors in natural selection?

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They influence which traits are advantageous for survival.

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What is speciation?

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The process by which new species arise from existing ones.