Unit B Sydni and Nicole Flashcards
What is speciation?
The formation of new species
What are the two kinds of lakes?
Eutrophic and Oligotrophic
What are the three forestry practises that can change an ecosystem?
Slash and burn, clear cutting and selective cutting
In summary, what did Buffon contribute to the theory of evolution?
A species could change overtime
Why is the classification of organisms important?
Allows scientists to be exact
What is the relationship between chromosomes, DNA, and genes?
Genes are segments of DNA which is found in the chromosomes
What are three types of mutations?
neutral mutation, harmful mutation, and beneficial mutation
Which biome contains permafrost?
Muskeg
What’s the difference between a homologous feature and a vestigial feature?
A homologous feature is same structure but serve a different function, and a vestigial feature is a structure that no longer has a useful function
What is carrying capacity?
The maximum number of individuals of a species that can be supported by an ecosystem
What is the advantage of using a Latin name over a common name?
Latin is a common language
What is the difference between asexual reproduction and sexual production?
Asexual has no variation and one parent and sexual reproduction has a huge amount of variation and two parents
What are the three forestry practises that can change an ecosystem?
Slash and burn, clear cutting and selective cutting
In summary, what did Buffon contribute to the theory of evolution?
A species could change overtime
Why is the classification of organisms important?
Allows scientists to be exact
