
Pearson Chapter 11 Review
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of generation time in observing evolution in populations?
Back
Shorter generation times allow for quicker observation of evolutionary changes, as seen in organisms like mosquitoes compared to those with longer generation times, such as squirrels.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What evidence supports the idea that humans and chimpanzees share a common ancestor?
Back
DNA evidence, fossil evidence, homology, and vestigial structures all indicate that humans and chimpanzees evolved from a shared ancestor.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does natural selection affect populations when a pesticide is no longer effective?
Back
Natural selection favors individuals with resistance to the pesticide, leading to an increase in the frequency of resistant traits in the population.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do similar genes play in the development of organisms with different appearances?
Back
Similar genes can control the developmental pathways of different organisms, leading to convergent evolution despite differences in appearance.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary mechanism of evolution?
Back
Natural selection is the main mechanism that drives evolution by favoring individuals with advantageous traits.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define natural selection.
Back
Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between homologous and analogous structures?
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Homologous structures are similar due to shared ancestry, while analogous structures are similar due to convergent evolution, not common ancestry.
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