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Question 1

Theory of evolution

Answer 1

Central unifying concept of bio

Affects many other areas

One of most influential concepts of western thought

Question 2

2 cores of evolution

Answer 2

living things change over time

adaptations arise through natural selection

Question 3

Biodiversity and adaptation are products of ____

Answer 3

evolution

Question 4

Important conclusions verified by scientific study

Answer 4

Organisms on earth have changed through time

changes are gradual not instantaneous

Lineages split by speciation

All species have common ancestor

Adpatations result from natural selection

Question 5

Biodiversity

Answer 5

diversity of life on earth

Number and kinds of living organisms in given area

Question 6

adaptation 2 things

Answer 6

any trait that makes an organism better able to reproduce + survive

Evolutionary PROCESS leading to origin + maintenance of traits

Question 7

goals of evolutionary history

Answer 7

determine evolutionary relationships of organisms

Long term patterns

Question 8

goals of evolutionary mechanisms

Answer 8

determine particular processes responsible for evolutionary change

Question 9

Micro evolution

Answer 9

patterns and processes WITHIN

Question 10

Macroevolution

Answer 10

pattern and process AMONG