Chapter 25 Flashcards

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When can a mutation resulting in a novel phenotype persists?

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When the mutation results in an increase in fitness

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True or False: Structurally, the eyes of all animals are very similar to one another.

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False

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What is heterochrony?

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An alteration in the timing of developmental events due to a genetic change.

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Which structures are absent in the pi mutant plants?

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Stamens and petals

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Which of the following could be considered an intermediate step during the evolution of the eye?

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The ability to detect light

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