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What is the primary distinction between homologous and analogous structures?
The presence or absence of a common ancestor
What is the term for the study of the geographic distribution of species?
Biogeography
What is the primary mechanism by which finches on the Galapagos Islands adapted to their environment?
Natural selection
What is the term for the remnants of features that used to serve an important function but no longer do?
Vestigial structures
What is the term for the evolution of similar features in distantly related groups?
Convergent evolution
What is the term for the evolution that occurs at the population level?
Microevolution
What is the primary focus of Charles Darwin's research during his voyages on the HMS Beagle?
The adaptation of species to their environments
What is the main difference between Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's hypothesis and Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?
Lamarck's hypothesis proposes the inheritance of acquired characteristics, while Darwin's theory proposes natural selection
What is the significance of the fossil record in the context of evolution?
It provides a chronological record of the history of life on Earth
What is the relationship between the percentage of C14 and the fossil date?
The percentage of C14 decreases as the fossil date increases
What is the significance of homology in the context of evolution?
It indicates descent from a common ancestor
What is the main difference between Alfred Russel Wallace's contribution to evolution and Charles Darwin's?
Wallace's idea was published first, while Darwin's was published later
Test your knowledge on the basics of evolution, including the changes in a population's genetic makeup over time, Charles Darwin's contributions, and the concept of natural selection. Learn about the history of evolution and the mechanism of descent. Discover how adaptation and genetic traits play a role in evolution.
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