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What term describes the process by which new species are formed?

  • Natural Selection
  • Evolution
  • Speciation (correct)
  • Extinction

Which structures are considered analogous because they perform similar functions but do not share a common ancestry?

  • Analogous structures (correct)
  • Endosymbiotic structures
  • Vestigial structures
  • Homologous structures

What is the significance of the fossil record in studying evolution?

  • It only shows the current distribution of species.
  • It provides a chronology of organisms that existed over time. (correct)
  • It demonstrates the exact mechanisms of evolution.
  • It exclusively represents the extinction events in history.

What type of evolution occurs when different species develop similar traits due to adapting to similar environments?

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In the context of paleontology, what do paleontologists primarily study?

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What term refers to a structure that is a remnant of an organ that had important functions in ancestral species?

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Which term best describes the geographic distribution of species and how it affects their evolution?

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What evolution term describes small-scale changes within a species over time?

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What type of isolation occurs when different species breed at different times?

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Which of the following barriers happens after fertilization has occurred?

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What term describes the formation of new species from a single ancestor species in a new environment?

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Which barrier could occur if a squirrel population is divided by a river?

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What is a characteristic feature of Darwin’s finches on the Galápagos Islands?

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What type of speciation involves gene flow being prevented by a physical barrier?

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What happens during Hybrid Sterility?

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What geographical feature separated two species of antelope squirrels?

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What signified a quick diversification of avian reptiles after the last mass extinction?

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What is the primary focus of paleontology?

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What process leads to the formation of a petrified fossil?

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Which type of fossil includes imprints left by living organisms?

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What is an example of a fossilized organic material?

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Around how long have life forms existed on Earth?

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Which of the following statements about fossil formation is accurate?

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Which significance did Darwin attribute to the fossil record?

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What characterizes Parapatric Speciation?

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Which term describes the condition where organisms have too many or too few chromosomes?

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What defines a Mass Extinction event?

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Which of the following is true about Sympatric Speciation?

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Who is credited with the invention of Taxonomy as a science?

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Which kingdom includes unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that are ancient and can survive in extreme environments?

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What is the Background Extinction Rate?

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What is Polyploidy?

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Which characteristics define organisms in the Kingdom Fungi?

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What is the primary role of organisms classified in the Kingdom Plantae?

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Which domain includes organisms that are extreme environmental bacteria?

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What does the Endosymbiont Theory propose about the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts?

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Which characteristic applies to organisms in the Domain Eukarya?

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What is likely the first type of molecular structure thought to form during the origin of life?

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How did the Three Domain System categorize life?

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What major biological event is described by the geological time scale?

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What evidence supports the endosymbiotic theory regarding mitochondria and chloroplasts?

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What was a significant factor in the diversification of life during the Precambrian Period?

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Which characteristic of primates is NOT shared by humans?

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Which era is referred to as the 'Age of Mammals'?

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How do multicellular organisms benefit from specialization?

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When did the earliest fossils of multicellular life appear?

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What was a key feature of the Mesozoic Era?

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What is a significant molecular difference between humans and chimpanzees?

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What role did secondary endosymbiosis play in evolution?

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Which of these is considered a highlight of the Paleozoic Era?

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Flashcards

Fossil Record

The sequence of fossils found in layers of sedimentary rocks that provides evidence of life's history on Earth.

Paleontology

The study of fossils, the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

Petrified Fossil

A fossil formed when minerals replace the organic matter of a dead organism, preserving its shape in rock.

Cast Fossil

A fossil formed when sediments fill a mold created by a dead organism's hard parts, leaving an imprint of the organism's interior.

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Trace Fossil

A fossil that shows evidence of an organism's activity, such as footprints, burrows, or trails.

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Organic Fossil

A fossil that still contains some original organic matter from the organism.

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Amber

A fossilized resin or tree sap that can trap and preserve insects, small birds, and rodents.

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Archaeopteryx lithographica

The first bird-like reptile discovered, having feathers and showcasing the evolutionary link between reptiles and birds.

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Theropod

A group of small, fleet-footed dinosaurs that are the ancestors of birds.

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Evolution

The gradual change in the genetic makeup of a population over time.

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Homologous Structures

Structures in different species that are similar due to a common ancestor.

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Analogous Structures

Structures in different species that have similar functions but are not similar due to a common ancestor.

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Vestigial Structures

Structures that have no known function in an organism but are remnants of structures that were functional in ancestors.

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Speciation

The process by which new species arise from existing species.

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Extinction

The complete disappearance of a species from Earth.

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Prezygotic Barrier

A reproductive barrier that prevents mating or fertilization from occurring.

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Postzygotic Barrier

A reproductive barrier that occurs after fertilization, resulting in a hybrid offspring that is either inviable, infertile, or has reduced fitness.

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Ecological Isolation

A type of prezygotic barrier where species occupy different habitats or ecological niches, reducing the chances of mating.

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Temporal Isolation

A prezygotic barrier where species breed during different times of the day or year, preventing mating.

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Behavioral Isolation

A prezygotic barrier involving differences in mating rituals or signals, which prevent species from recognizing each other as potential mates.

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Mechanical Isolation

A prezygotic barrier where the reproductive organs of two species are incompatible, preventing successful mating.

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Gametic Isolation

A prezygotic barrier where the eggs and sperm of different species are incompatible, failing to recognize and fertilize each other.

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Hybrid Inviability

A postzygotic barrier where the hybrid offspring fails to develop or survive.

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Parapatric Speciation

A type of speciation where two populations with overlapping ranges interbreed at the borders, creating unique characteristics in their offspring.

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Sympatric Speciation

The development of a new species within the same geographic area as its parent species.

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Aneuploidy

A condition where an organism has an abnormal number of chromosomes, leading to potential changes in gene expression.

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Polyploidy

A condition where cells have more than two complete sets of chromosomes, often leading to new plant species.

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Background Extinction Rate

The gradual loss of species over long periods due to natural evolutionary processes.

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Mass Extinction Event

A period of rapid and widespread extinction of many species, often caused by major environmental changes.

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Taxonomy

The science of classifying organisms based on their shared characteristics, especially their physical features.

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Six Kingdom System

A classification system that divides all living things into six kingdoms: Archaea, Bacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

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Domain Bacteriae

A domain comprising unicellular prokaryotic organisms known as bacteria, commonly found in various environments.

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Domain Archaea

A domain consisting of unicellular prokaryotic organisms thriving in extreme environments like hot springs, salty lakes, or acidic vents.

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Domain Eukarya

A domain encompassing all organisms with complex cells containing a nucleus, including protists, fungi, plants, and animals.

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Endosymbiotic Theory

A theory explaining the origin of mitochondria and chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells, stating that these organelles originated from prokaryotic cells living inside larger prokaryotes.

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Endosymbionts

Organisms living inside other organisms, symbiotically. For example, mitochondria and chloroplasts were once free-living prokaryotic cells.

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Geologic Time Scale

A system for organizing and visualizing major geological and biological events throughout Earth's history by dividing time into distinct intervals.

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Organic Molecules

Molecules composed of carbon atoms bonded to other carbon atoms and other elements like hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.

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Amino Acids

Building blocks of proteins, organic molecules containing an amino group and a carboxyl group.

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Secondary Endosymbiosis

A process where an autotrophic protist (a single-celled organism with its own chloroplasts) becomes incorporated as an endosymbiont inside another heterotrophic protist (a single-celled organism that cannot make its own food).

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Multicellularity

The state of being composed of many cells, forming a coordinated organism. This allows for specialization of cells, leading to more complex organisms.

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Precambrian Period

A geological time period spanning from the Earth's formation to the beginning of the Paleozoic Era (about 541 million years ago). This period saw the origin and diversification of early life forms.

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Paleozoic Era

A geological time period from about 541 to 252 million years ago, marked by the diversification of animal and plant life, including the first land vertebrates.

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Mesozoic Era

A geological time period from about 252 to 66 million years ago, known as the “Age of Reptiles” due to the dominance of dinosaurs.

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Cenozoic Era

The current geological time period, starting about 66 million years ago, known as the “Age of Mammals” due to their diversification and dominance.

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Primate Characteristics

Features shared by primates, such as grasping hands with opposable thumbs, flat nails, binocular vision, and large brains, which likely evolved for arboreal (tree-dwelling) lifestyles.

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Human Evolution

The evolutionary history of humans, tracing our lineage back through various hominid species, ultimately connecting us to other primates.

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Human-Chimpanzee Divergence

The point in evolutionary history when the human and chimpanzee lineages split, estimated to have occurred about 6 million years ago. We share around 99% of our DNA with chimpanzees.

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Study Notes

Key Terms

  • allopatric: Other homeland; speciation in geographically isolated populations.
  • analogous structures: Structures that have similar functions but different evolutionary origins.
  • aneuploidy: A condition where the number of chromosomes is not a multiple of the haploid number.
  • biogeography: The study of the past and present distribution of organisms.
  • convergent evolution: The independent evolution of similar features in different lineages.
  • endosymbiosis: A symbiotic relationship where one organism lives inside another, contributing to the evolution of organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts.
  • evolution: The process of change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
  • fossil record: The collection of all fossils that have been found organized by age. Presents evidence of past life.
  • fossils: Preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.
  • geologic time scale: A system of chronological dating that classifies geological strata (rock layers) in time.
  • homologous structures: Structures that have similar evolutionary origins despite their differing functions.
  • macroevolution: Large-scale evolutionary changes, encompassing the origin of new groups of organisms.
  • microevolution: Small-scale changes within a population.
  • paleoanthropology: The study of human origins and evolution.
  • paleontologist: A scientist who studies fossils.
  • Pangaea: A supercontinent that existed in the geological past.
  • parapatric: Speciation in populations with partial geographic overlap.
  • polyploid: Having more than two complete sets of chromosomes.
  • population: A group of organisms of the same species that live in the same area.
  • prezygotic: Barriers to reproduction before the formation of a zygote.
  • primates: A group of mammals that includes humans, apes, and monkeys.
  • postzygotic: Barriers to reproduction after the formation of a zygote.
  • speciation: The formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.
  • sympatric: Speciation in the same geographic area.
  • theropod: A group of bipedal dinosaurs, some of which are thought to have been ancestors to birds.
  • vestigial structures: Structures that have lost their original function through evolution.

Word Roots

  • allo-: Other
  • analogous: Proportionate
  • aneu-: Without; -ploid: fold
  • anthro-: Human; -oid: likeness
  • bio-: Life; geo- = the Earth
  • converge: Inclining together
  • endo-: Inner, within

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