Ms. Brandon's Evolution Scientists

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Who is the geologist that stated that the changing of the Earth was caused over long periods of time due to natural geological forces?

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Charles Lyell

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Who helped prove the idea of natural selection but receives less credit now?

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Alfred Russel Wallace

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What does the endosymbiotic theory state about eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells evolved by engulfing mitochondria and chloroplasts, which were once their own organisms.

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What evidence supports the endosymbiotic theory?

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Chloroplasts and mitochondria each have their own set of DNA, which is different from the DNA found in the nucleus.

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Who said that a growing population would lead to competition for resources, calling it a struggle for survival?

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Thomas Malthus

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What are organs that once had a function but now have no purpose due to natural selection called?

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Vestigial Organs

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What is the term for the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring?

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Natural Selection

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What is the significance of homologous structures in evolutionary biology?

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Homologous structures indicate common ancestry among different species.

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What is the difference between analogous and homologous structures?

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Analogous structures serve similar functions but do not share a common ancestry, while homologous structures do.

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What is the role of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations introduce genetic variation, which can lead to new traits that may be beneficial for survival.