Evolution flashcard

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What is evidence of a common ancestor?

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Vestigial structures, fossil record, and similarities in the embryo are all evidence of a common ancestor.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of evolution?

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A frog begins its life as a tadpole, but becomes an amphibian.

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What does 'fittest' mean in 'Survival of the fittest'?

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The organism that survives in their environment to produce more offspring is the fittest.

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What is one of Charles Darwin’s theories about evolution?

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New species that appear in the fossil record are actually descendants of older species.

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What is biological fitness?

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Biological fitness is defined as the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce.

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What are vestigial structures?

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Vestigial structures are body parts that have lost their original function through evolution.

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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 is the significance of the fossil record in evolution?

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The fossil record provides evidence of the history of life and shows how species have changed over time.

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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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What is the role of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations are changes in DNA that can lead to new traits, which may be beneficial for survival.

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