BIOL 1200 UNIT 01 Study Guide Flashcards
How did scientist develop the present-day theory of evolution?
What is adaptation?
What is convergent evolution (explain)?
What is divergent evolution (explain)?
What are homologous structures (describe)?
What are vestigial structures (describe)?
What are the common misconceptions about the theory of evolution (discuss)?
What is a species? Define
How do scientist idenify species as different?
What genetic variables lead to speciation?
What are prezygotic barrier? Examples?
What are postzygotic barriers? Examples?
What is allopatric speciation. Explain.
What is sympatric speciation? Explain.
What are the pathways of species evolution in hybrid zones? Describe.
What is adaptive radiation? Describe.
What are the two major theories on rates of speciation? Explain.
