What is it called when DNA is copied?
DNA replication
What is evolution?
When an organism changes over time
What is comparative anatomy?
When you look at the similarities/differences of limb/structures of animals.
What is a fossil?
Preserved remains of ancient organisms
What is developmental biology?
The study of process of how organisms develop over time.
What letter pairs with C?
G
What is natural selection?
When organisms are able to adapt to their environment and survive and pass traits down to their offspring
How many types of comparative anatomy are there?
3
Where are the older rock layers at?
Bottom
What is embryology?
Science of development of embryos from fertilization to birth.
What letter pairs with A?
T
Explain how giraffe necks grew over time.
Mutation/Natural Selection/Able to eat off top of tree.
Is this structure homologous analogous or vestigial?
Vestigial
What is an example of a transitional fossil?
Tiktaalik/ Archaeopteryx/ whale/ flatfish
Name this structure:
Pharyngeal pouch
How many mutations did we learn about?
3
Substitution deletion or insertion
What are the three types of evidence for evolution?
Fossils, comparative anatomy, and developmental biology
Is this structure homologous, analogous, or vestigial?
Analogous
What kind of fossil is this?
Mold and Cast
How does this picture show evidence of evolution?
They all look the same, but they all turn out to be different organisms in the future.
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
What kind of adaptation is this?
Mimicry
Is this structure homologous analogous or vestigial?
Homologous
What kind of fossil is this?
Original Material
What is the significance of pharyngeal pouches?
All of the vertebrates have them/they regulate calcium