Biology Chapter on Adaptations and Symbiosis

Questions and Answers

What is the main explanation for adaptation according to the content?

Natural selection (correct)

Random drift

Inheritance of acquired characters

All change through environmental factors

Lamarckism is fully accepted as the explanation for adaptations in living organisms.

False

What is a common example of an adaptation mentioned in the content?

Woodpecker's beak or camouflage in moths

The theory that challenged the inheritance of acquired characters is called __________.

Weismannism Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Natural selection = The primary explanation for adaptation Lamarckism = Inheritance of acquired characteristics Weismann = Challenged Lamarckism Random drift = Change that does not rely on natural selection Signup and view all the answers

What enzyme evolved in mammals to help produce milk?

Lactose synthase Signup and view all the answers

Endosymbiosis involves unrelated species merging to form a new species.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of galactose transferase?

It functions in the Golgi apparatus of eukaryotic cells. Signup and view all the answers

Mitochondria are an example of an organelle that evolved through __________.

endosymbiosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the process of new adaptation involving unrelated parts?

Combining pre-existing parts to form a new function Signup and view all the answers

Match the following enzymes with their functions:

Lactose synthase = Converts glucose to lactose Galactose transferase = Functions in the Golgi apparatus α-lactalbumin = Involved in antibacterial defenses α-glucosidase = Hydrolyzes starch Signup and view all the answers

One bacterial cell engulfed another bacterial cell resulting in a more __________ metabolism.

complex Signup and view all the answers

Lactose is produced from sucrose in mammals.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of heterozygous advantage?

Selective advantage in a population Signup and view all the answers

Homozygous forms are always more advantageous than heterozygous forms.

False Signup and view all the answers

What mutation type is required for a homozygous form to survive if it eliminates heterozygous advantage?

New mutation producing a resistant trait Signup and view all the answers

The high mortality rate of homozygotes often appears to be ________.

ineffective Signup and view all the answers

Match the following constraints with their descriptions:

Genetic constraints = Heterozygous advantage and homozygous disadvantage Developmental constraints = Influence of development mechanisms on mutations Heterozygous advantage = Selective advantage in a population Imperfect adaptation = Limitations in evolutionary adjustments Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of imperfect adaptation in species?

They lag behind optimal adaptation to their environment. Signup and view all the answers

Evolution can occur at the same pace as environmental changes.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name a factor that can affect the evolutionary fortune of a species.

Species they compete or cooperate with Signup and view all the answers

Evolution is considered imperfect when natural selection cannot keep up with the __________ changes.

environmental Signup and view all the answers

Match the following extinct large mammals with their descriptions:

Giant ground sloth = Notable for its large size and herbivorous diet Gomphotheres = An ancient relative of the elephant Mammoth = Famous for its woolly fur and large tusks Giant bear = Known for being one of the largest bear species Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of some Central American plants has not adapted despite environmental changes?

Fruit adaptations for large herbivores Signup and view all the answers

Natural selection can adapt species perfectly to any changes in their environment.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a fruit adaptation in flowering plants?

Producing fruit to attract animals as dispersal agents Signup and view all the answers

The extinction of large herbivores like the mammoth and giant ground sloth left some plants with fruit still adapted for __________.

large herbivores Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the imperfect adaptation of species?

Rapid environmental changes Signup and view all the answers

What did the recurrent laryngeal nerve originally evolve from?

Vagus nerve Signup and view all the answers

The recurrent laryngeal nerve runs directly from the brain to the larynx in humans.

False Signup and view all the answers

What significant evolutionary feature relates to the recurrent laryngeal nerve in mammals?

Detour behind the modified gill arch Signup and view all the answers

In mammals, the 6th gill arch became the __________.

ductus arteriosus Signup and view all the answers

What is a likely consequence of the recurrent laryngeal nerve's lengthy pathway?

Increased signal time Signup and view all the answers

Match the adaptations to their descriptions:

Imperfect adaptation = Adapts to multiple functions but may involve trade-offs Natural selection = Operates based on short-term modifications Evolutionary cost = Imposes a requirement for more nerve growth Signup and view all the answers

The evolution of the recurrent laryngeal nerve demonstrates a perfect adaptation to current mammalian physiology.

False Signup and view all the answers

Describe one trade-off associated with adaptations in organs.

Adaptations for each function are a compromise. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

New Adaptations

New adaptations can arise from combining unrelated pre-existing parts, such as the production of lactose in mammals.
Lactose synthase, an enzyme specifically evolved in mammals, catalyzes the conversion of glucose to lactose.
Lactose synthase is a modified version of two pre-existing enzymes: galactose transferase and α-lactalbumin.

Symbiosis and Endosymbiosis

Complete species merger via symbiosis leads to the evolution of new species with a combined physiology.
One bacterium can engulf another, resulting in a cell with a more complex metabolism, as seen in mitochondria and chloroplasts.

Adaptation in Organisms

Living organisms are well suited for their environments, illustrated by adaptations like the woodpecker's beak and moth camouflage.

Theories of Adaptation

Lamarckism proposed the inheritance of acquired characters, but this theory was challenged by Weismann's findings in the late 1800s.
Darwin's natural selection is recognized as the only plausible explanation for adaptation, although other factors like random molecular drift can also contribute without leading to adaptation.

Criticism of Natural Selection

Co-adaptations occur when species evolve together, creating interdependencies that can complicate adaptation.
Time lags in evolution stem from gradual changes in environments, which can leave species in a state of imperfect adaptation.
Central American plants initially adapted their fruit to large extinct herbivores, leaving them mismatched with current fauna.

Imperfect Adaptation Factors

Genetic constraints can hinder adaptation, as seen in diseases like sickle-cell anemia, where heterozygous advantage plays a role.
Developmental constraints arise from distinct mechanisms across organisms affecting mutation likelihoods.

Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve

The recurrent laryngeal nerve, stemming from fish-like ancestors, showcases imperfect adaptation; its convoluted route in mammals (e.g., humans and giraffes) is a byproduct of evolutionary history and natural selection's short-term focus.

Trade-offs in Adaptation

Many organs are adapted for multiple functions, leading to compromises in their efficacy across different roles.

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Explore the fascinating world of biological adaptations and symbiosis in this quiz. Delve into how new traits evolve through enzyme modification and species merging. Understand key theories of adaptation as proposed by Lamarck and Darwin.

Biology Chapter on Adaptations and Symbiosis

Questions and Answers

What is the main explanation for adaptation according to the content?

Lamarckism is fully accepted as the explanation for adaptations in living organisms.

What is a common example of an adaptation mentioned in the content?

The theory that challenged the inheritance of acquired characters is called __________.

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

What enzyme evolved in mammals to help produce milk?

Endosymbiosis involves unrelated species merging to form a new species.

What is the primary function of galactose transferase?

Mitochondria are an example of an organelle that evolved through __________.

Which of the following best describes the process of new adaptation involving unrelated parts?

Match the following enzymes with their functions:

One bacterial cell engulfed another bacterial cell resulting in a more __________ metabolism.

Lactose is produced from sucrose in mammals.

What is a potential benefit of heterozygous advantage?

Homozygous forms are always more advantageous than heterozygous forms.

What mutation type is required for a homozygous form to survive if it eliminates heterozygous advantage?

The high mortality rate of homozygotes often appears to be ________.

Match the following constraints with their descriptions:

What is a consequence of imperfect adaptation in species?

Evolution can occur at the same pace as environmental changes.

Name a factor that can affect the evolutionary fortune of a species.

Evolution is considered imperfect when natural selection cannot keep up with the __________ changes.

Match the following extinct large mammals with their descriptions:

What characteristic of some Central American plants has not adapted despite environmental changes?

Natural selection can adapt species perfectly to any changes in their environment.

What is an example of a fruit adaptation in flowering plants?

The extinction of large herbivores like the mammoth and giant ground sloth left some plants with fruit still adapted for __________.

Which factor contributes to the imperfect adaptation of species?

What did the recurrent laryngeal nerve originally evolve from?

The recurrent laryngeal nerve runs directly from the brain to the larynx in humans.

What significant evolutionary feature relates to the recurrent laryngeal nerve in mammals?

In mammals, the 6th gill arch became the __________.

What is a likely consequence of the recurrent laryngeal nerve's lengthy pathway?

Match the adaptations to their descriptions:

The evolution of the recurrent laryngeal nerve demonstrates a perfect adaptation to current mammalian physiology.

Describe one trade-off associated with adaptations in organs.

Study Notes

New Adaptations

Symbiosis and Endosymbiosis

Adaptation in Organisms

Theories of Adaptation

Criticism of Natural Selection

Imperfect Adaptation Factors

Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve

Trade-offs in Adaptation

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