Evidence of Evolution Review Bellwork 12.16

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What is natural selection?

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The idea that organisms more well equipped for their environment tend to survive longer.

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How does evolution occur?

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Evolution works by small changes passing down through many generations.

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What type of structure do a bat wing and a butterfly wing represent?

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Analogous structure.

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Do individuals undergo evolution?

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False.

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Who is considered the father of evolution?

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Charles Darwin.

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What is a homologous structure?

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Structures that are similar in different species due to shared ancestry.

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What is an example of a vestigial structure?

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The human appendix.

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What is the difference between homologous and analogous structures?

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Homologous structures share a common ancestry, while analogous structures serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestry.

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What is the role of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations introduce new genetic variations that can be acted upon by natural selection.

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What is the significance of fossil evidence in evolution?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and show how species have changed over time.