Evolution and Natural Selection Flashcard

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What does it mean that humans and chimpanzees share 98% of the same DNA?

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It supports the theory that humans and chimpanzees have a common ancestor.

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What is natural selection?

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

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What types of evidence support the theory of evolution?

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Fossil records, comparative anatomy, and embryology.

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Why do peppered moths have coloring similar to the trees they live on?

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It makes the moths harder to see, providing camouflage from predators.

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Who is known for creating the Theory of Evolution?

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Charles Darwin.

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What is a common misconception about evolution?

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That humans evolved from chimpanzees; instead, they share a common ancestor.

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What is the significance of fossil records in evolution?

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Fossil records provide evidence of how species have changed over time.

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What is comparative anatomy?

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Comparative anatomy is the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species.

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What role does embryology play in understanding evolution?

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Embryology shows how different species have similar developmental stages, indicating common ancestry.

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What is adaptation in the context of evolution?

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Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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