12/16 Evolution and review

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What is the hypothesis proposed by John Baptiste De Lamarck regarding evolution?

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Lamarck hypothesized that species evolved by acquiring traits and that characteristics not used were lost from the species.

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What does the study of genetics say about Lamarck's hypothesis?

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The study of genetics proved Lamarck’s hypothesis incorrect.

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What holiday is celebrated in December?

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Christmas.

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What does DNA tell us about the relationship between organisms?

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The closer the DNA sequences are in organisms, the more closely related they are to each other.

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What is the significance of DNA in understanding evolutionary relationships?

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DNA has shown that dogs are the closest relative to wolves, and humans are closest relatives to the ape family.

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What is the fossil record?

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The fossil record is a document that tells how organisms changed over time, but much of it is missing or incomplete.

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What happens if an organism is not well adapted to its environment?

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It may struggle to survive and reproduce.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the difference between acquired traits and inherited traits?

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Acquired traits are gained during an organism's life, while inherited traits are passed down from parents to offspring.