Biology Evolution

Question 1

Evolution

Answer 1

A gradual change of inherited
characteristics, over time

Question 2

Natural selection

Answer 2

A process by which a species
changes over time, in response to
changes in the environment, in
order for the species to survive.
The members of the species with
the most desirable characteristics
are able to produce the best-
adapted offspring

Question 3

Variation

Answer 3

Differences between individuals of
the same species

Question 4

Antibiotics

Answer 4

Substances that slow down or
stop the growth of bacteria

Question 5

Antibiotic
resistant

Answer 5

Bacteria which are not affected by
an antibiotic, usually due to a
gene mutation

Question 6

Mutation

Answer 6

A change in a gene or
chromosome

Question 7

Fossils

Answer 7

Preserved remains of dead organisms

Question 8

Stratigraphy

Answer 8

A method of dating items based
on the age of the layer of rock
they are found in

Question 9

Carbon dating

Answer 9

A method of dating organic
materials

Question 10

Classification

Answer 10

Sorting organisms into groups
based on their similarities and
differences

Question 11

Binomial naming

Answer 11

The binomial name of a species
has two parts: (1) the genus
name and (2) the species name

Question 12

Genetic
analysis-

Answer 12

The study of a sample of DNA to
look for similarities and mutations
(changes).