The Theory of Evolution
The Mechanics of Evolution
Adaption or Extinction
Miscellaneous
100
What is the theme of modern biology?
The theory of evolution.
100

The process that is controlled by humans

Artificial selection.

100
What is Extinction?
The disappearance of an entire species.
100
What is an organism a result of?
Its species entire evolutionary history.
200

This guy created the Theory of Evolution

Charles Darwin.

200

The process that is controlled by nature. 

natural selection

200
What happens to species who cannot live in their environment?
They die and do not leave offspring.
200

Main goal in life for all organisms

Survive and reproduce

300

Comparing the skeletons of different animals can provide this. 

What is possible common ancestry? 

300
What has the theory of evolution helped scientists explain?
The variations and similarities found in organisms.
300

Organisms that are this are most likely to survive and reproduce

Better adapted to their environment

300

This shows that species have evolved over time

Fossils

400
What does the theory of evolution show between organisms?
Similarities
400
If a species overpopulates and doesn't die, what would happen?
They would overrun the earth.
400

The evolutionary process whereby an organism becomes better able to live in its habitat or habitats

What is Adaptation?

400

True or false:

Natural selection is random 

False

500
What does the theory of evolution show that is similar to what the fossil record show us?
The history of life.
500
What does overpopulation lead to?
It would lead to competition.
500

This term refers to the ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment

Fitness

500
Do molecular or biochemical changes affect how an organism works?(Yes or No)
Yes
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