Evolution

Question 1

what theory did Darwin propose

Answer 1

Natural selection

Question 2

Darwin 4 main observations

Answer 2

1)offspring appear similar to parents
2)No 2 individuals identical
3)Organisms have ability make many offspring
4)populations tend to be fairly stable in size

Question 3

What theory did wallace help with

Answer 3

natural selection, gained much more evidence from around world

Question 4

what observations did wallace make

Answer 4

-Advantageous adaptations via natural selection
-Geographical boundaries usually = species boundaries
-Organisms usually best suited for their environment

Question 5

Evidence for evolution

Answer 5

1.Fossil evidence
2.Comparative anatomy
3.Comparative biochemistry