The Modern Theory of Evolution

Question 1

focuses on the population rather than the individual.

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The Modern Theory of Evolution

Question 2

study of changes in the genetic makeup of populations.

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Population Genetics

Question 3

how often a particular allele (trait) is found within a population.

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Frequencies

Question 4

the total of all the alleles present in a population.

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Gene Pool

Question 5

Adaptations (3)

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1. Structural Adaptations
2. Physiological Adaptations
3. Other

Question 6

involves parts of the body.

Answer 6

Structural Adaptations

Question 7

wings for flying, fins for swimming is an example of…

Answer 7

Structural Adaptations

Question 8

involves metabolism of the organism.

Answer 8

Physiological Adaptations

Question 9

poison venom is an example of…

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Physiological Adaptations

Question 10

Other adaptations… (3)

Answer 10

• Mating
• Behavioral
• Hibernation

Question 11

the emergence of many species from a common ancestor that was introduced to a new environment.

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Adaptive Radiation

Question 12

14 finch species diverge from one common ancestor on the South American Mainland. Each species became specialized feeders for their particular environment.

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Darwin’s Finches

Question 13

Without the best beak for the food source, some finches will not survive to pass their unfavorable traits onto offspring.

Answer 13

Darwin’s Finches

Question 14

Two more concepts in evolution (2)

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• Convergent Evolution
• Coevolution

Question 15

natural selection that causes non-related species to resemble one another.

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Convergent Evolution

Question 16

two or more species evolve in response to each other through competitive or cooperative adaptations.

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Coevolution