Evolution and Genetics

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Who is known as 'The Father of Evolution'?

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Charles Darwin

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What did Darwin observe about finches on different islands?

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Darwin noticed that finches had uniquely shaped beaks adapted to different food sources in their habitats.

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What is an example of an adaptation in animals?

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Camouflage.

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What are homologous structures?

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Structures that are similar in different species due to shared ancestry, such as a whale's flipper and a bat's wing.

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Where did Charles Darwin observe diverse plants and animals during his voyage?

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The Galapagos Islands.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is the significance of the Galapagos Islands in the study of evolution?

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They provided unique examples of species adaptation and diversification, influencing Darwin's theory of evolution.

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What is the difference between homologous and analogous structures?

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Homologous structures share a common ancestry, while analogous structures serve similar functions but do not share a common evolutionary origin.

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What role does genetic variation play in evolution?

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Genetic variation is essential for natural selection, as it provides the raw material for evolution.

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What is the concept of survival of the fittest?

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It refers to the idea that individuals best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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