Evolution Practice Flashcard

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What is a homologous structure?

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Similar structures inherited from a common ancestor.

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What is the term for the change over time in species?

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Evolution.

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Why do monkeys have long arms and tails?

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To swing quickly from tree branches.

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What is the term for any difference between organisms of the same species?

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Variation.

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How were the finches on the Galapagos Islands adapted?

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They were adapted to the food and climate of each island.

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What is natural selection?

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

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What is an adaptation?

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A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the significance of genetic variation in a population?

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It increases the chances of survival and adaptation to changing environments.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to new traits in an organism.

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What is the role of fossils in understanding evolution?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and how they have changed over time.

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