Charles Darwin and Evolution

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Charles Darwin nació en Francia en 1809.

False (B)

La teoría de Darwin sugiere que las especies permanecen inmutables a lo largo del tiempo.

False (B)

Según Darwin, la selección natural favorece a los individuos menos adaptados al entorno.

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La teoría de la evolución biológica a través de la selección natural fue propuesta por Isaac Newton.

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Si las nuevas especies se desprenden de un ancestro común, producen un 'árbol' de muchos niveles que une a todos los seres vivos.

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Para Darwin, la evolución es sinónimo de 'descendencia sin modificación'.

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La teoría de Darwin tuvo un impacto limitado en el desarrollo de la biología moderna.

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La selección estabilizadora favorece los extremos fenotípicos en una población.

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Características o rasgos que se transmitiran a la próxima generación y suelen volverse más extraños.

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La revolucion de Darwin revoluciono la biología y la física, cambiando la forma en que se entendía la vida y la evolución.

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En la selección natural, la selección direccional actúa para crear una mayor variedad en la población, favoreciendo a los individuos con características extremas.

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La teoría de Darwin tiene limitadas aplicaciones practicas.

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Darwin fue un científico visionario que ayudo a cambiar nuestra comprensión de la vida y la economía.

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Darwin propuso que las especies cambian con el tiempo, que las especies nuevas provienen de especies superioress y que todas las especies comparten un ancestro común.

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La variación hereditaria es irrelevante para el proceso de selección natural.

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Flashcards

¿Quién fue Charles Darwin?

English naturalist who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection.

¿Cuál es la teoría de Darwin?

Species change over time, new species come from pre-existing ones, and all share a common ancestor.

¿Qué es 'evolución'?

The idea that species change over time, giving rise to new species, and share a common ancestor.

¿Qué argumento Darwin?

Only the most suitable for the environment reproduce and pass traits to the next generation.

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¿Cuál es el impacto de la teoría de Darwin?

It revolutionized biology, impacting genetics, ecology, and our understanding of life and evolution.

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¿Qué es la selección direccional?

Natural selection acts in a specific direction, favoring individuals best suited to the environment

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¿Qué es 'selección estabilizadora'?

Natural selection that favors the average phenotype and acts against extreme variations.

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¿Qué es 'selección disruptiva'?

Natural selection that favors individuals with either extreme of a trait.

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Study Notes

  • The study notes are about Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, presented in the context of anthropology.
  • The study team consists of Zayra Montserrat ochoa Lara and Natalia Angelique castillo Esquivel.

Who was Charles Darwin?

  • Charles Darwin was a British naturalist.
  • Darwin was born in 1809 and he died in 1882.
  • He is considered one of the most influential scientists of his time.
  • Darwin is known for proposing the theory of biological evolution through natural selection.
  • His theory revolutionized the scientific field and set the stage for the modern evolutionary synthesis.

Darwin's Theory

  • Darwin proposed that species change over time.
  • New species come from pre-existing ones.
  • All species share a common ancestor.
  • Each species has its unique set of heritable (genetic) differences in relation to its common ancestor.
  • These differences have accumulated gradually over very long periods.
  • Repeated branching events, in which new species arise from a common ancestor, produce a multi-level "tree" that unites all living beings.

Evolution

  • Darwin defined evolution as "descent with modification."
  • The idea is that species change over time, giving rise to new species, and share a common ancestor.
  • Only the fittest, those that adapt best to their environment, will be able to reproduce successfully.
  • Their traits will be passed on to the next generation and become more common.

Impact of Darwin's Theory

  • Darwin's theory revolutionized biology and the understanding of life and evolution.
  • Darwin's theory laid the groundwork for the development of modern biology, including genetics, ecology, and evolution.
  • Darwin's theory has practical applications in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and biodiversity conservation.

Mechanisms of Natural Selection

  • Directional Selection: acts in a specific direction, favoring individuals with traits that better adjust to the environment.
  • Stabilizing Selection: acts to maintain the stability of the population, eliminating individuals with extreme characteristics.
  • Disruptive Selection: acts to create greater variety in the population, favoring individuals with extreme characteristics.

Conclusion

  • Charles Darwin was a visionary scientist who changed our understanding of life and evolution.
  • His theory of evolution by natural selection remains a cornerstone of modern biology.
  • Darwin continues to inspire scientists and thinkers worldwide.

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