Evidence For Evolution

Question 0

What were Darwin’s 2 conclusions?

Answer 0

1. Common ancestors

2. Natural selection

Question 1

Define evolution

Answer 1

Change over time

Question 2

What are the types if evidence?

Answer 2

Anatomical, fossil record, direct observations of natural selection, comparative behavior, molecular biology, biogeography, convergent structures

Question 3

Acronym to remember

Answer 3

Ana Fossil Directly Compared Mole Bio Convergence

Question 4

Define homology

Answer 4

Similarity in sequence of a protein or nucleic acid between organisms

Question 5

Vestigial

Answer 5

Functionless parts of the body

Question 6

Define adaptive radiation

Answer 6

The diversification of a group of organisms into forms filling different ecological niches

Question 7

Biogeography

Answer 7

The idea that alike or the same species are found in total different areas of the world

Question 8

Define genomics

Answer 8

The study of genes

Question 9

Define bioinformatics

Answer 9

The science of collecting and analyzing complex biological data

Question 10

What is differential reproduction?

Answer 10

Only the individuals best adapted to their environment will survive and transmit their genetic characteristics