Evolution Flashcards
1
Q
Variation
A
Difference between the members of a species.
2
Q
Mutation
A
Change in the structure of DNA.
3
Q
Gene mutations
A
Albinism/sickle cell anaemia
4
Q
Chromosome mutation
A
Down Syndrome.
5
Q
Evolution
A
Genetic changes in population due to environmental changes.
6
Q
Inherited
A
Passed from offspring using genes.
7
Q
Evidence for evolution
A
Fossils.
8
Q
Scientists for evolution
A
Wallace/Darwin.
9
Q
Causes of variation
A
Mutation/ sexual reproduction
10
Q
Theory of Natural selection
A
Struggle for survival (competition)/survival of the fittest/survivors reproduce/other die out/genes of most successful are passed on to the next generation.
