Honors Biology Unit 7 Evolution and Taxonomy

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What is the definition of the kingdom Animalia?

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The kingdom Animalia consists of eukaryotic, multicellular, heterotrophic organisms that do not have cell walls.

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What is the principle of superposition in geology?

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In undisturbed rock layers, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest are at the top.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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Who is known as the father of modern evolutionary theory?

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Charles Darwin is known as the father of modern evolutionary theory.

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What does Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium describe?

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Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium describes a population that is not evolving, where allele frequencies remain constant.

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If the frequency of allele G is 0.6, what is the frequency of allele g?

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The frequency of allele g is 0.4.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism, often found in sedimentary rock.

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What is the significance of the peppered moth in evolution?

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The peppered moth illustrates natural selection, where dark moths became more common due to industrial pollution.

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What are the main types of evidence for evolution?

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The main types of evidence for evolution include fossil records, comparative anatomy, molecular biology, and biogeography.

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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.