Chapter 1

Question 1

Homology

Answer 1

Structural characters that are similar due to a shared common ancestry

Question 2

Convergent evolution

Answer 2

Independent origin of similar traits in separate evolutionary lineages

Question 3

Synapomorphies

Answer 3

Derived form of a trait that is shared by a group of related species

Question 4

Mutations

Answer 4

Any change to the genomic sequence of an organism

Question 5

Reassortment

Answer 5

Ability of viruses to swap genes

Question 6

Genetic drift

Answer 6

Evolution arising from random changes in the genetic composition of a population from one generation to the next

Question 7

Phenotype

Answer 7

Physical appearance; morphology, physiology, behavior

Question 8

Misconception #1

Answer 8

It’s just a theory- a theory is used to describe something with a lot of supporting evidence

Question 9

Misconception #2

Answer 9

Biologists have a complete explanation to everything - we know so little about live organisms and have limited fossils

Question 10

Misconception #3

Answer 10

Natural selection is evolution - natural selection is a mechanism of evolution

Question 11

Misconception #4

Answer 11

Evolution is the result of individuals adapting to their environment - populations not individuals

Question 12

Misconception #5

Answer 12

Evolution happens for the good of the species - evolution does not recognize what’s best, does what’s best for reproduction