Evolution

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A remains or traces left over of an organism from the past is called a _______.

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Fossil

Front

Mutations are important because they bring about _______.

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genetic variation needed for a population to evolve

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________ structures are reduced in size or function due to lack of use.

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vestigial

Front

This scientist came up with the idea of natural selection. Considered the Father of Evolution.

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Charles Darwin

Front

A few deer wander out of their native woods into a completely new park where no deer had ever been before. They go on to create an entirely new population. This is an example of _______.

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Genetic Drift

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring is known as _______.

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Natural Selection

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

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homologous structures

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The theory that explains how species evolve over time through gradual changes is known as _______.

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Evolution

Front

The preserved remains or impressions of ancient organisms are known as _______.

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Fossils

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The genetic makeup of an organism is referred to as its _______.

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genotype