Evolution and Natural Selection

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This scientist published his theory of evolution by means of natural selection.

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Charles Darwin

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Who first theorized that organisms change over time but was incorrect about how they change, believing in the inheritance of acquired traits? Options: Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, Alfred Russel Wallace, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

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Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

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Microevolution is defined as a change in _________ _______ within a population over time.

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allele frequency

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Natural Selection

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the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, passing on their advantageous traits to future generations.

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Which variant of mice is selected for? Options: Tan, Black

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Black

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What type of selection is seen in the graph? Options: Directional Selection, Disruptive Selection, Stabilizing Selection

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Directional Selection

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What type of selection is seen in the graph?

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Disruptive Selection

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What type of selection is seen in the graph? Options: Directional Selection, Disruptive Selection, Stabilizing Selection

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Stabilizing Selection

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What are fossils?

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Preserved remains or traces of organisms that lived in the past.

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How do fossils show evidence of evolution?

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Fossils provide a record of past life forms, showing changes in species over time.