B1- Evolution Flashcards

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Why was darwin’s theory only gradually accepted?

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Because it challenged the idea that God made all animals and plants on this earth and many scientists were not convinced because they still did not there was sufficient even dense for the theory.

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Why does natural selection work?

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Because the fittest organisms survive to breed.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the genetic material of an organism.

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What are the main kingdoms?

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The plant kingdom,the animal kingdom and the kingdoms which contain the microorganism.

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What does darwin’s theory state?

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Darwin’s theory states that evolution takes place by a natural selection

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