Lecture Exam

Question 1

Darwin and Wallace’s theory of evolution by natural selection was revolutionary because it

Answer 1

Dismissed the idea that species are constant and emphasized the importance of variation and change in populations

Question 2

Prior to the work of Lyell and Darwin, the prevailing belief was that Earth is

Answer 2

A few thousand years old and populations are unchanged

Question 3

During a study session about evolution, one of your fellow students remakes,” this giraffe stretched its neck while reaching for higher leaves; it’s offspring inherited longer necks as a result,” which statement is most likely to be helpful in correcting this student’s misconception

Answer 3

Characteristics acquired during an organism life are generally not passed on through genes.