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Which of the following is an example of biological evolution?
What is descent with modification?
Which mechanism of evolution occurs when chance events cause changes in gene frequencies in a population?
What is the most important consideration when designing a study to observe evolution?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of biological evolution?
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What is descent with modification?
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What do phylogenetic trees show?
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Which of the following is an example of biological evolution?
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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of evolution mentioned in the text?
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What is a key aspect of natural selection?
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What is the main difference between genetic drift and natural selection?
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Why do organisms lose certain features when they don't need them?
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Which of the following is a necessary condition for natural selection to occur?
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What is the main reason why giraffes have long necks according to the text?
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Which statement about natural selection is true?
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What is the main cause of antibiotic resistance in bacteria according to the text?
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Which process is responsible for introducing new genes into a population and changing its genetic composition over time?
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What is the main condition required for natural selection to occur?
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Which evolutionary process is a random process that can cause changes in the gene frequencies of a population over time?
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What is the only evolutionary process that leads to adaptation?
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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of evolution?
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What is the founder effect?
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Which of the following is an example of natural selection?
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What is the relationship between natural selection and evolution?
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Which of the following is true about natural selection?
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What is the main reason for the evolution of long necks in giraffes?
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What is heritable variation in natural selection?
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What is the main reason for the incredible variation among domestic dogs?
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What is the main reason for the increase in pesticide resistance in head lice?
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What determines an individual's fitness in natural selection?
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Study Notes
Biological Evolution
- Biological evolution is the change in the characteristics of a population of organisms over time.
- Descent with modification refers to the idea that all species of life have evolved from a common ancestor and have accumulated modifications over time.
Mechanisms of Evolution
- Genetic drift is the mechanism of evolution that occurs when chance events cause changes in gene frequencies in a population.
- Natural selection is a key mechanism of evolution that leads to adaptation.
- The main aspect of natural selection is that individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing those traits to their offspring.
- The main difference between genetic drift and natural selection is that genetic drift is a random process, while natural selection is a non-random process that leads to adaptation.
Conditions for Evolution
- The most important consideration when designing a study to observe evolution is that there must be heritable variation in the population.
- The main condition required for natural selection to occur is that there must be variation in the population and that variation must be heritable.
- The necessary condition for natural selection to occur is that there must be differences in fitness among individuals.
Phylogenetic Trees
- Phylogenetic trees show the relationships between different species and their common ancestors.
Examples of Evolution
- Examples of biological evolution include the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria, the increase in pesticide resistance in head lice, and the evolution of long necks in giraffes.
- The evolution of long necks in giraffes is an example of natural selection, as giraffes with longer necks were more likely to survive and reproduce, passing that trait to their offspring.
Key Concepts
- The founder effect is a type of genetic drift that occurs when a small group of individuals becomes isolated from the larger population and establishes a new population.
- Heritable variation in natural selection refers to the differences in traits that can be passed from one generation to the next.
- The main reason for the incredible variation among domestic dogs is due to artificial selection by humans.
- The main reason for the increase in pesticide resistance in head lice is due to natural selection.
- An individual's fitness in natural selection is determined by their ability to survive and reproduce.
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Quiz: Understanding the Power of Soap and Water for Cleaning Discover the benefits of using ordinary soap and water for cleaning, while learning why eliminating every single germ may not be necessary. Explore the concepts of natural selection, evolution, and antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Gain insights into how mutations create variation in bacteria and how fitness plays a role in their survival. Expand your knowledge on the fascinating world of cleaning and the science behind it.
