Which scientist is known for bridging the gap between heredity and evolution?

Evolution and Natural Selection Concepts

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Isaac Newton
Gregor Mendel
Albert Einstein
Charles Darwin
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What did Darwin observe about the species on the Galapagos Islands?
They were all extinct.
They were poorly adapted to their environment.
They were all identical.
They showed variation and were well adapted.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the endosymbiotic theory?
The theory that life began in the ocean.
The theory that life began on Mars.
The theory that eukaryotic cells evolved from prokaryotic cells.
The theory that all life is related to plants.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is NOT a source of evidence for common ancestry?
Fossil records
Biogeography
Astrology
Comparative anatomy
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What are homologous structures?
Structures that have the same function but different origins.
Structures that are similar due to shared ancestry.
Structures that are identical in all organisms.
Structures that are no longer in use.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does natural selection affect populations?
It leads to changes in populations over time.
It causes individuals to evolve.
It only affects plants.
It has no effect on species diversity.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is genetic drift?
A change in the gene pool due to random events.
The mutation of genes over time.
The movement of genes between populations.
The process of natural selection.
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