Evolution Flashcards
What is the name of the theory of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin?
Theory of evolution by natural selection.
Why did people object to Darwin’s theory?
Religion, people believed god made the world, not enough evidence and there was no way to explain inheritance as genetics was not known about.
How did Lamarck’s theory differ from Darwin’s?
He thought organisms acquired the advantageous characteristics during their life and passed them on.
Why is it important to study the similarities and differences between living organisms?
These studies help us to understand the evolutionary relationships between different organisms.
Describe the process of natural selection.
Variation, Over-production, Competition, Advantageous characteristics are more likely to survive, Better adapted organisms are more likely to reproduce, Gradual change
What does an evolutionary tree show?
Relations ships between different organisms and where they originated from.
What is a species?
A group of similar organisms that can breed to produce fertile offspring
What is classification?
Grouping organisms to show how closely they are related.
