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What is the process where two species are forced to breed offspring to get a desired trait?
What is the process where two species are forced to breed offspring to get a desired trait?
- Artificial Selection (correct)
- Mutation
- Gene flow
- Genetic drift
Which scientist developed the first scientific system for classifying and naming living things?
Which scientist developed the first scientific system for classifying and naming living things?
- Charles Lyell
- Mary Anning
- Charles Darwin
- Carlous Linnaeus (correct)
Who attempted to figure out how organisms evolved during early study of evolution?
Who attempted to figure out how organisms evolved during early study of evolution?
- Charles Darwin
- Mary Anning
- Carlous Linnaeus
- Jean-Baptiste Lamarck (correct)
Which process involves two species evolving in response to changes in each other over time?
Which process involves two species evolving in response to changes in each other over time?
What occurs when individuals with new alleles physically move from one population to another?
What occurs when individuals with new alleles physically move from one population to another?
Which scientist was able to describe the variations and diversity of life but could not explain what caused that variation and diversity?
Which scientist was able to describe the variations and diversity of life but could not explain what caused that variation and diversity?
Who is known as the father of the theory of evolution?
Who is known as the father of the theory of evolution?
Which scientist incorrectly believed in the theory that organisms could change during their lifetimes by using or not using various parts of their bodies?
Which scientist incorrectly believed in the theory that organisms could change during their lifetimes by using or not using various parts of their bodies?
Who played a significant role in reconstructing the bodies of fossilized animals and contributed to the understanding of extinct species?
Who played a significant role in reconstructing the bodies of fossilized animals and contributed to the understanding of extinct species?
Which scientist studied naturally-formed layers of rocks and concluded that the Earth's features changed over time?
Which scientist studied naturally-formed layers of rocks and concluded that the Earth's features changed over time?
Where did Charles Darwin observe various life forms that influenced his ideas on evolution?
Where did Charles Darwin observe various life forms that influenced his ideas on evolution?
What did Charles Darwin observe in fossils during his journey aboard the Beagle that contributed to his theory of evolution?
What did Charles Darwin observe in fossils during his journey aboard the Beagle that contributed to his theory of evolution?
What did Charles Darwin propose as the mechanism for evolution?
What did Charles Darwin propose as the mechanism for evolution?
Who mistakenly believed that if we did not use a body part, in future generations we would lose the body part?
Who mistakenly believed that if we did not use a body part, in future generations we would lose the body part?
What did Mary Anning contribute to the study of fossils and geology?
What did Mary Anning contribute to the study of fossils and geology?
Which geologist studied naturally-formed layers of rocks and fossils to conclude that the Earth's features changed over time?
Which geologist studied naturally-formed layers of rocks and fossils to conclude that the Earth's features changed over time?
What are homologous structures in evolutionary biology?
What are homologous structures in evolutionary biology?
