Variation and Evolution Flashcards
1
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Variation Categories
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Inherited- controlled by genes
Acquired- Differences that result from the environment
2
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Evolution
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Genetic change within a species over time
3
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Scientists responsible for Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
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Charles Darwin
Russel Wallace
4
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Sources of evidence for evolution
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Fossils/palaeontology
Study of embryos
Genetics
5
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Significance of mutation in relation to natural selection
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New phenotypes
Better adapted
Survival of the fittest
6
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Variation
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Differences that exist between individuals of a species
7
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Species
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A group of organisms capable of interbreeding in order to produce fertile offspring
8
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Characteristics
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Traits or features that are inherited genetically
