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Evolution TEST Flashcards

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1
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Describe the Endosymbiotic Theory

A

A larger cell devoured aerobic bacteria Andre Cyanobacteria - which became mitochondria and chloroplasts

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What is the term for:

Structures that have the same function but different origin?

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Analogous structures

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What is the term for:

Occurs when most of the population dies and only certain genres remain?

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Bottleneck Effect

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Be able to name the three things that organisms must do or have - - to have “good fitness”

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  1. Offsprings that reproduce
  2. Survive
  3. Reproduce
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Who are the most recent common ancestors between you and your cousin?

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Grandparents

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What is the term for:

When certain genes cluster because individuals mate with others nearby?

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Nonrandom Mating

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What can Aerobic bacteria do?

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Use oxygen to get more energy out of sugar

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How long ago was the earth formed?

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4.6 billion years ago

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Be able to describe the Chemical Soup theory and explain whether it is likely or not.

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A bunch of things are combined to form life

Just like carrots peas green beans are combined to make a soup

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What is the term for:

Structures that were functional in some organisms but are not anymore?

A

Vestigial Structures

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What is the term for:

Shared structures in young animals that show a common ancestor?

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Embryonic Structures

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What is the definition for evolution?

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Change to a species over time

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What is the term for:

Happens when a few individuals populate a new area?

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Founder Effect

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What is the term for:

When genres change due to random chance?

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Genetic Drift

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What can Cyanobacteria do?

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Photosynthesize and Produce oxygen

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How does Archaea get energy?

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Obtained energy from mineral compounds

17
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What is the term for:

Structures that have the same origin but different functions

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Homologous Structures

18
Q

If one animal has 15 offsprings and only 4 survive to reproduce and another animal has 50 offspring and only 4 survive - - which animal would be considered to have more fitness?

A

They would have EQUAL fitness

19
Q

What is an inherited trait that makes an organism better suited to its environment?

A

Adaptation

20
Q

What was Charles Darwin’s conclusion from his studies in the Galápagos Islands?

A

Adaptations occur so that organisms are better suited for their environment

21
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What is the term for:

Anything that causes one organism to be more fit than another?

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Selective pressures

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