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Question 1

Darwin’s theory of evolution

Answer 1

Descent with modification
Species change over time
Species derive from common ancestors
Earth and life are old

Question 2

Define darwinian evolution

Answer 2

Change in frequency of variable trait or allele over time in a population

Question 3

Define natural selection

Answer 3

Process of evolution that causes adaptations

Question 4

Lamarck’s theory

Answer 4

Individuals change themselves over time and pass acquired characteristics to their offspring

Question 5

Carl Linnaeus

Answer 5

Accumulated and organized life into groups

Question 6

Greek philosophy

Answer 6

Aristotle (350bc)

Why Species function and behave in a certain way

Great chain of being (less -> more complex)

Wolrd is perfect, static, and infinite (no room for change/evolution)

Question 7

Judeo-Christian World View of Life

Answer 7

Emphasized creation rather than eternal static world

Special creation theory
- species do not change
- each species separately created
- earth and life are young

Question 8

Where does meiosis occur

Answer 8

Testes and ovaries