The theory of evolution
In which century did Charles Darwin develop his theory of evolution?
19th century
What was Charles Darwin’s nationality?
British
Why do some humans lack wisdom teeth?
Because of evolution our jaws have become smaller
In which century did Rosalind Franklin work on DNA's structure?
20th century
Humans have evolved more faster than any other species
Humans have evolved faster than any other species
What book did Charles Darwin publish, and when?
On the Origin of Species (1859)
What was the main purpose of Charles Darwin’s visit to the Galápagos Islands?
To study plants, animals, and geology
Why do humans have a tailbone?
It's a vestigial remnant from tailed ancestors.
What was the famous DNA photo taken by Rosalind Franklin?
Photo 51
Photo 51 has been showed by Rosalind Franklin to Watson and Crick
Photo 51 has been shown by Rosalind Franklin to Watson and Crick
What are the 2 major ideas of his theory?
1) organisms change over time
2) evolution occurs by natural selection
Why were the observations in the Galápagos Islands important for Darwin’s work?
They helped him develop his ideas about natural selection and evolution
Why might human body hair disappear over time?
Because evolution favors less hair for temperature regulation
What happened to her photo?
Was shown to Watson & Crick without herpermission, helping them model DNA
Franklin take an X-ray image of DNA in 1952
Franklin took an X-ray image of DNA in 1952
What is neodarwinism?
modern evolutionary theory combining natural selection and genetics
Which ship did Charles Darwin travel on during his journey to the Galápagos Islands?
HMS Beagle
How might future humans become physically weaker?
Our muscles may no longer be essential for survival
Which technique did Franklin use to photograph DNA?
X-ray crystallography
Some humans lacks wisdom teeth due to evolution
Some humans lack wisdom teeth due to evolution
What is difficult to explain in neodarwinism?
What does the first three letters stand for in the name of the ship?
Her Majesty’s Ship
Name 3 posture changes predicted for future humans due to technology (cf: Mindy)
Forward head tilt
Rounded shoulders (tech neck)
Curved spine/slouching
Text clawHow is the word ‘plaque’ (as in a commemorative award) pronounced?
/plak/ — rhymes with ‘back’
Darwin was explained the theory of natural selection in his book
Darwin explained the theory of natural selection in his book