Evolution and Natural Selection Quiz

Define Evolution.

What are variations and adaptations? Give examples.

Describe how each of the following causes evolution: Mutation- DNA change Gene flow- migration Genetic drift- by chance Natural selection- environment selects the best individuals V- Variation -members look different I-Inheritance- traits are passed from parent to offspring D- Differential-Survival and adaptation A-Adaptation-over time the entire population has favorable traits

What is “evolutionary fitness”?

What are homologous structures? Describe the forearms of vertebrates (birds, turtles, etc)

How does embryology show evidence of evolution?

How does the fossil record show evidence of evolution?

What are vestigial structures (give examples)

What is artificial selection? (give examples)

What is the strongest evidence of evolutionary relationships?