BIO 313 Evolutionary Biology Quiz

Some of the topics covered in the course include history of evolutionary thought, population genetics, gene frequency/equilibrium, Hardy-Weinberg Principle, polymorphism, origin and types of mutation, polyploidy, isolation mechanism, adaptation, origin of life, evolution of organic molecules, polymer synthesis, origin of species, evidence of evolution, fossil/carbon dating, comparative anatomy, taxonomy, evolution of the plants, phylogeny, and geological periods and epochs.

Evolution in Biology is described as a series of changes in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over time or across successive generations. It aims to provide answers to the differences observed among and within species.

The Hardy-Weinberg Principle describes the genetic equilibrium in a population where allele frequencies remain constant from generation to generation. It is related to evolution as it provides a baseline to measure evolutionary change.

<p>Evolution provides the foundation for the understanding of the environmental and molecular bases of diversity as observed among populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some evidences of evolution discussed in the course include fossil/carbon dating, comparative anatomy, and phylogeny.</p> Signup and view all the answers