5 Questions
Which process is responsible for the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations?
Evolution
Who independently conceived the theory of evolution by natural selection in the mid-19th century?
Both Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace
What is the main cause of certain characteristics becoming more or less common within a population over successive generations?
Natural selection
Which book did Charles Darwin first set out the theory of evolution by natural selection in detail?
On the Origin of Species
What are the observable facts about living organisms that establish evolution by natural selection?
Both A and B
Study Notes
Evolution by Natural Selection
- Evolution by natural selection is the process responsible for the change in heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
Key Contributors
- Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace independently conceived the theory of evolution by natural selection in the mid-19th century.
Mechanism of Evolution
- The main cause of certain characteristics becoming more or less common within a population over successive generations is the variation in fitness, leading to differential reproduction.
Foundational Text
- Charles Darwin first set out the theory of evolution by natural selection in detail in his book "On the Origin of Species".
Evidence for Evolution
- The observable facts about living organisms that establish evolution by natural selection include: • Fossil Record • Comparative Anatomy • Molecular Biology • Biogeography
Test your knowledge on the fascinating concept of evolution and its processes. Explore topics such as natural selection, genetic drift, and the change in heritable characteristics of populations. Challenge yourself with questions that cover the fundamentals of evolutionary biology.
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