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What is the name of A.I. Oparin's idea for what the early earth looked like?
Primordial Soup
What are the four characteristics of the first cell?
What does sexual reproduction provide that increases the rate of evolution?
Genetic Diversity
What are Darwin's four theories of evolution?
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The difference between gradualism and punctuated equilibrium is that gradualism is ____ change over a long period of time.
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How do vestigial structures support the idea of evolution?
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How is a bacteria's resistance to antibiotics direct evidence supporting evolution?
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What are the two types of speciation?
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What is convergent evolution?
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Why do we use the Hardy-Weinberg Principle?
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The equation for the Hardy-Weinberg Principle is ____.
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What is the result of stabilizing selection?
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What is the result of directional selection?
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What is the result of disruptive selection?
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Study Notes
Primordial Soup
- A.I. Oparin proposed the "Primordial Soup" model, suggesting early Earth was filled with a rich mix of organic compounds that gave rise to life.
Characteristics of the First Cell
- First cells were heterotrophic, relying on external organic sources for nourishment.
- They were anaerobic, meaning they did not require oxygen for survival.
- Classified as prokaryotes, lacking a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
- Reproduced asexually, enabling rapid population growth.
Genetic Diversity and Evolution
- Sexual reproduction introduces genetic diversity, enhancing adaptability and accelerating the rate of evolution.
Darwin's Theories of Evolution
- Organisms tend to produce more offspring than can survive, leading to competition.
- Variations exist among individuals in a population, affecting survival chances.
- Favorable traits are passed on to offspring, increasing their prevalence over generations.
- Over time, populations may evolve to become significantly different from their ancestors.
Gradualism vs. Punctuated Equilibrium
- Gradualism describes slow and consistent evolutionary changes over extensive timeframes.
- Punctuated equilibrium refers to rapid changes occurring in relatively short periods, interspersed with long intervals of stability.
Vestigial Structures
- Vestigial structures are remnants from ancestors, providing evidence of evolutionary change and environmental adaptation over time.
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Bacterial resistance to antibiotics, such as penicillin, exemplifies evolution in action through adaptation to survive changing environments.
Types of Speciation
- Divergent evolution involves a common ancestor evolving into different forms.
- Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species develop similar traits or structures in response to similar environmental challenges.
Hardy-Weinberg Principle
- The Hardy-Weinberg Principle serves as a baseline to understand genetic variation and population stability; it is often used for comparison despite its limitations.
Hardy-Weinberg Equation
- The formula ( p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1 ) is used, where ( p ) represents the frequency of the dominant allele and ( q ) the recessive allele.
Stabilizing Selection
- Stabilizing selection results in decreased variation within a species, favoring average phenotypes over extremes.
Directional Selection
- Directional selection can lead to rapid evolution, favoring one extreme phenotype over others in a changing environment.
Disruptive Selection
- Disruptive selection encourages the evolution of two distinct phenotypes, often eliminating intermediates, and potentially leading to the formation of new species.
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Explore the concepts of primordial soup, the characteristics of the first cells, and the mechanisms of evolution through Darwin's theories. This quiz delves into the origins of life and genetic diversity, offering insights into how life adapts and evolves over time.
