Evolution Review Flashcardizz

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What does the example of the peppered moths demonstrate about evolution?

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A change in the environment can result in the evolution of a species living there.

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What is the mechanism proposed by Darwin for natural selection?

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Natural selection occurs through heritable features that make an organism better suited to survive and reproduce.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a trait that has evolved in a species to help it survive in its environment.

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How do humans and Rhesus monkeys share a common ancestor?

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Humans and Rhesus monkeys have the most number of similar amino acids, indicating they share the most recent common ancestor.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of natural selection?

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People selectively breeding hamsters for size.

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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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Define heritable traits.

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Heritable traits are characteristics that can be passed from parents to offspring through genes.

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What is the significance of genetic variation in evolution?

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Genetic variation is crucial for natural selection, as it provides the raw material for evolution.

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What role do mutations play in evolution?

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Mutations introduce new genetic variations, which can lead to new traits in a population.

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Explain the concept of common descent.

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Common descent is the idea that all living organisms share a common ancestor.