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What is the smallest biological unit that can evolve over time?
What is the smallest biological unit that can evolve over time?
- gene
- atom
- individual
- population (correct)
What is the term for the evolution of similar traits due to similar environmental pressures rather than a common ancestor?
What is the term for the evolution of similar traits due to similar environmental pressures rather than a common ancestor?
- biological evolution
- natural selection
- artificial selection
- convergent evolution (correct)
What is the term for the differential contribution of offspring to the next generation by various genetic types belonging to the same population. The mechanism of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin.
What is the term for the differential contribution of offspring to the next generation by various genetic types belonging to the same population. The mechanism of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin.
- genetic selection
- reproductive fitness
- natural selection (correct)
- sexual selection
What is the term for any gradual change; most often refers to organic or Darwinian evolution, which is the genetic and resulting phenotypic change in populations of organisms from generation to generation.
What is the term for any gradual change; most often refers to organic or Darwinian evolution, which is the genetic and resulting phenotypic change in populations of organisms from generation to generation.
What is the term for a structure in an organism that has lost all or most of its original function such as the human appendix or a snake's pelvic girdle bones?
What is the term for a structure in an organism that has lost all or most of its original function such as the human appendix or a snake's pelvic girdle bones?
Which scientist was responsible for the incorrect theory which suggests that individuals who acquire characteristics during their lifetime can pass these acquired characteristics on to their offspring? For example, a giraffe might permanently stretch out and lengthen his neck from spending a lot of time reaching for higher leaves during its lifetime. The incorrect theory of which scientist suggests that the giraffe's stretched-out neck can be passed on to his offspring?
Which scientist was responsible for the incorrect theory which suggests that individuals who acquire characteristics during their lifetime can pass these acquired characteristics on to their offspring? For example, a giraffe might permanently stretch out and lengthen his neck from spending a lot of time reaching for higher leaves during its lifetime. The incorrect theory of which scientist suggests that the giraffe's stretched-out neck can be passed on to his offspring?
Which scientist independently developed a theory similar to Darwin's theory of natural selection?
Which scientist independently developed a theory similar to Darwin's theory of natural selection?
Which scientist wrote, "On the Origin of the Species"?
Which scientist wrote, "On the Origin of the Species"?
How did the scientists James Hutton & Charles Lyell contribute to Darwin's thinking on evolution?
How did the scientists James Hutton & Charles Lyell contribute to Darwin's thinking on evolution?
How did Georges Cuvier contribute to Darwin's understanding of evolution?
How did Georges Cuvier contribute to Darwin's understanding of evolution?
What 3 word phrase describes natural selection?
What 3 word phrase describes natural selection?
What is the term for the understanding and application of the mechanisms of evolutionary change to biological problems?
What is the term for the understanding and application of the mechanisms of evolutionary change to biological problems?
What 3 word phrase describes organic evolution?
What 3 word phrase describes organic evolution?
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