Evolution Test Review

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is natural selection?
Back
Natural selection is the process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully than those that are less adapted.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What evidence suggests that the opossum and kangaroo are descended from a common ancestor?
Back
The presence of a pouch for incubating their young indicates a shared evolutionary trait, suggesting a common ancestor.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does variation refer to in the context of genetics?
Back
Variation refers to the genetic differences between organisms of the same species.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are mutations?
Back
Mutations are mistakes that occur in a DNA sequence when it is copied, leading to changes in the genetic information.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a vestigial structure?
Back
A vestigial structure is a body part that has lost its original function through evolution, such as the human appendix.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define evolution.
Back
Evolution is the change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an analogous structure?
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Analogous structures are body parts in different species that have similar functions but evolved independently, such as wings of birds and insects.
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