Evolution Flashcards
1
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Natural Selection
A
Genetic mutations that are beneficial to an individual’s survival are passed on through reproduction. This results in a new generation of organisms that are more likely to survive to reproduce.
2
Q
Hardy-Weinberg Assumptions
A
No mutation, random mating, no gene flow, infinite population size, and no selection.
3
Q
Adaptive Radiation
A
A rapid increase in the number of species with a common ancestor. (species radiating out into new species)
4
Q
Cladograms
A
Show ancestral relationships among organisms
5
Q
Adaptations
A
A modification of an organism or its parts that makes it more fit for existence.
6
Q
Classification Order
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Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
7
Q
4 Big Ideas of Darwin’s Evolution Theory
A
- Natural Selection
- Variation in populations
- Overpopulation
- Inheritance
