Penguin Places
True or False: All penguins live in Antarctica.
What TYPE of adaptation is waterproof feathers? (structural, behavioral, or physiological)
Structural
What is Evolution?
Change in a species over time.
What part of the cell holds all of the DNA?
The Nucleus
What's the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
Name the penguin species found closest to the equator.
Galapagos penguin
How do emperor penguins use social behavior to stay warm?
They huddle together in organized groups.
Why did scientists believe penguins are the most primitive type of bird?
They thought penguins never evolved flight
What process do plants use to make their own food?
Photosynthesis
How many teeth do humans have?
32
Why doesn’t location alone always tell you what species it is?
Multiple species can live in the same area
Name one physiological change penguins make during a deep dive.
Reduced heart rate, oxygen storage, etc.
What is the actual evolutionary history of penguins? Explain the transition from their ancestors to modern penguin birds.
They evolved from flying birds that became better at swimming
Name a difference between meiosis and mitosis.
how many cells.
type of cells
identical vs unique
etc.
What is the most popular song sung in the world?
Happy Birthday
Why might the same species be found in multiple locations?
They travelled by ocean currents.
The climates may be similar.
Their is access to food.
Why are emperor penguins able to survive extreme cold better than other birds?
Dense feathers + different type of feathers + group huddling + metabolic adaptations
What causes changes in DNA that can lead to new traits over time in a species?
Mutations — small changes in DNA that can be passed down and sometimes lead to new adaptations
Is the genotype below homozygous dominant, homozygous recessive, or heterozygous:
aa
homozygous recessive
Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What might it tell if 2 species live close together.
They might share a common ancestor or have similar DNA.
Explain how air lubrication helps penguins swim faster.
They trap and release bubbles to reduce drag, like a missile
How can a mutation lead to a new adaptation for a species?
If it helps the organism survive and reproduce. If it increases the organism's fitness.
CORRECTLY announce the full name of DNA.
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DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACIDS
What is the most popular food in the world?