Evolution
Evidence of Evolution
Mechanisms of Evolution
Classification of Organisms
Miscellaneous
100
The process in which a species has changed over time is known as this.
What is evolution?
100
These show similar patterns of development in the first few weeks of life
Embryos
100
Why did the finches of the Galapagos diverge into different species?
The different types of food available led to changes in beak size.
100
Which letter represents the most recent common ancestor of tomato and fern?
A
100
He is known as the Father of Evolution
Who is Charles Darwin?
200
The process by which individuals that are better suited to the environment survive and reproduce therefore passing down their genes to their offspring
Natural Selection?
200
The fact that the whale has remnants of a pelvis indicates a possible common ancestry with land animals. This is an example of this type of structure.
What are vestigial structures?
200
When one species changes into two or more different species
Speciation
200
Which species is most closely related to the sheep?
Deer
200
Evolutionists believe that similar organisms evolved from a(n)
Common ancestor
300
Any inherited trait that increases an organism's chance of survival is known as this.
Adaptation?
300
A human and a chimpanzee have more genes in common than humans and gorillas. What does this indicate?
It indicates that humans and chimps share a more recent common ancestor.
300
According to the modern theory of evolution, new traits are produced by....
What are mutations?
300
Which domain includes all animals and plants?
Eukaryota
300
Snakes and worms have similar body shapes, but they do not share a common ancestor. What is this called?
Convergent evolution
400
The concept that organisms who are the best suited to their environment will be the most successful
Survival of the fittest
400
Sharks, dolphins, and penguins all have streamlined bodies and appendages that enable them to move through water. These similarities show this type of structure.
What are Analogous Structures?
400
When new individuals immigrate into a population, what is that called?
What is gene flow?
400
What is the common ancestor(s) of Letters C, D, E?
2 and 1
400
All the animals to the right of the hagfish would have the common characteristic of
Jaws
500
What are the four principles of natural selection?
Variation, Adaptation, Overproduction of Offspring, Descent with Modification
500
If DNA can't be obtained, this organic molecule can be used to determine relationships between organisms.
What are proteins?
500
In a forest, there is a big increase in the beetle population. This demonstrates which principle of natural selection?
What is overproduction of offspring?
500
List the 7 levels of Classification in order from MOST specific to LEAST specific.
Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain
500
If the same antibiotic is used too many times, it can become less effective against a certain type of bacteria. This is known as ...
antibiotic resistance