Evolution and Natural Selection

Evolution and Natural Selection

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Do individuals undergo evolution?

Back

False

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Eyes that can see in the dark is a(an) _______ inherited by nocturnal animals.

Back

adaptation

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does a species change over time?

Back

changes in the gene frequencies in a population

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The pelvic bone of whales is not needed for movement within the water. This is an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

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Back

vestigial

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The forelimbs of mammals have similar anatomy because these groups descended from a recent common ancestor. Their bone structure is an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

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Back

homologous

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Wings are an example of a(n) ______________ structure in organisms that evolved in similar environments without a recent common ancestor.

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Back

analogous

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which does NOT cause genetic variation?

  • crossing over in meiosis
  • mutations
  • traits acquired during lifetime

Back

traits acquired during lifetime

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