Evidence for Evolution Flashcards
define evolution
Change in the genetic composition of the population (allele frequencies) from one generation to the next
define theory
- an overarching concept that explains a large number of facts and observations about the natural world
- can be used to make predictions about future observations
- has such weight and scope
- explains so many facts that it is unlikely to be refuted, although it may be refined as one tests the predictions it generates.
what is the special creation theory
- the idea that species are immutable and do not change overtime
- they are independently created and never change
what are the four components for the theory of biological evolution
- microevolution
- speciation
- macroevolution
- common ancestry
4 components of biological evolution - microevolution
- change in allele frequencies and trait distributions that occur within populations and species
- on a small time scale
4 components of biological evolution - speciation
- one species splits into two or more species
- use the biological species concept to define a species
4 components of biological evolution: speciation - biological species concept
- species are populations, or groups of populations, within and among individuals which individuals actually or potentially interbreed and outside of which they do not interbreed
- can be a genetic or behavioral barrier
4 components of biological evolution - macroevolution
evolution above the level of a species
4 components of biological evolution - common ancestry
species are not independently derived, but instead has evolved from common ancestors and, thus, all species are related
evidence of microevolution
- artificial selection
- natural populations - Broder’s paper
- lab experiments - fruit fly experiment (also evidence of speciation)
evidence of microevolution: artificial selection - define the term
the selective breeding of domesticated plants and animals to encourage the occurrence of desirable traits
evidence of microevolution: artificial selection - what is the Garland et al. experiemnt
- they took mice that naturally ran on their wheels and bred them with other rats that ran on their wheel
- ones that were artificially selected, ran more frequently than those that did not
evidence of microevolution: artificial selection - how is the Garland et al. experiment different from training mice to run via reward
- VIST (Variance, Inheritable, Selection, and Time): this would have no I or T
- training mice to run is not inheritable
evidence of microevolution: natural populations - explain Broader’s paper
- there were 4 introduction sites where there were no predators
- let the fishes reproduce in the lab
evidence of microevolution: Broader’s paper - what were the prediction and results
- predication: larger genitalia in low predation areas since female choice is the dominating selective factor
- results: introduced population evolved shorter genitalia (agrees with prediction)