Evolution Biology

Where humans have bred organisms together based on traits we like.

• Evolution

• Natural Selection

• Extinction 

• Artificial Selection

Genetic differences between organisms of the same species

• Variation

• Adaptation

• Behavior

• Environment

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An error in DNA copying that results in a new trait

• Homeostasis

• Mutation

• Natural Selection

• Selective Breeding

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Darwin's ship was called ________

• HMS Bugle

• HMS Beetle

• HMS Asparagus

• HMS Beagle

This is an inherited trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

• Evolution

• Population

• Environment

• Adaptation

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The death of every member of a species.

• Competition

• Population

• Extinction

• Evidence

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What does variation in a population mean?

• There is no change over time

• The population is decreasing

• Individuals have differences, such as in height or hair color

• All individuals are identical

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Mistakes or changes that occur int he DNA sequence are called....

• adatations

• Darwinism

• mutations

• natural selection

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What is the advantage of having different shaped beaks?

• To look different from other species.

• To be able to eat the food readily available in the environment.

• To protect itself against predators.

• To protect itself against prey.

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Evolution theory has been tested many times, and has always been supported by

the evidence.

• True

• False

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