wBS #5: Parentage & Phylogeny

Front

What is the genotype of the baby if the mother is A/C and the father is C/D?

Back

The baby genotype is C/D.

Front

Which allele did the FATHER give to the baby with genotype C/D?

Back

The father gave the allele D.

Front

What do the branching points on a phylogenetic tree represent?

Back

Branching points represent a shared common ancestor.

Front

What does phylogeny refer to?

Back

Phylogeny refers to the evolutionary history and relationships among species.

Front

What is the most likely hunting behavior of lions?

Back

Lions prefer to hunt wildebeest and zebra 1-2 times per day.

Front

Which organism is most closely related to the polar bear?

Back

The European brown bear is most closely related to the polar bear.

Front

Define allele.

Back

An allele is a variant form of a gene that can produce different traits.

Front

What is a phylogenetic tree?

Back

A phylogenetic tree is a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various biological species.

Front

What is the significance of a shared common ancestor in evolution?

Back

A shared common ancestor indicates that different species have diverged from a common lineage.

Front

Explain the concept of natural selection.

Back

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