Biology Flashcard 4: Protein Syn/Biotech.../Evolution/Immunology

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What does anatomical similarity among different vertebrate species suggest?

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Evolution from a distant common ancestor.

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In natural selection, what is the selective agent?

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Environment.

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What is the section of DNA that codes for a specific protein called?

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Gene.

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Which moth color would likely increase in population in a dark environment?

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Dark.

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What is the process called when humans breed organisms for specific traits?

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Artificial selection.

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What is the primary mechanism of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin?

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Natural selection.

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What is the term for the variety of different species within a given ecosystem?

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Biodiversity.

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What is the role of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations introduce genetic variation.

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What is the difference between artificial selection and natural selection?

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Artificial selection is human-directed, while natural selection is driven by environmental pressures.

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What is a gene pool?

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The total collection of genes in a population.