Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Bio170 > Chapter 21 - The Evidence for Evolution > Flashcards

Chapter 21 - The Evidence for Evolution Flashcards

1
Q

Evidence of Evolutionary Change by Natural Selection

A

Darwin’s Finches

Industrial Melanism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Artificial Selection

A
  • Domestication of plants and animals - modern day agriculture
  • Man can selectively breed plants and animals to exhibit certain characteristics
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The Fossil Record

A
  • The fossil record is the most direct evidence of evolution

* Fossils document evolutionary transition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Relative dating

A

position - position of rocks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Absolute dating

A

isotopes - radioactive isotopes with longer half life

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Anatomical Record

A
  • Homology - similar origin, different function
  • Embryonic Development
  • Vestigial structures - structures that serves no purpose, no use
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Molecular Record

A

The more closely related organisms are, the more DNA they have in common - gene sequences

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Convergent Evolution and Biogeography

A

Animals evolving under similar conditions will exhibit similar traits - nature is selecting for similar traits, biogeography - geographical distribution of plants and animals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Bio170 (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions