EOC Review: Evolution Concepts and Principles

Who is known for the theory of natural selection and studied finches in the Galapagos?

• Darwin

• Lamarck

• Mendel

• Watson

What did Lamarck theorize about traits and their use?

• Traits disappear if not used

• Traits mix between organisms

• Traits can be bought

• Traits are unchangeable

What type of cells were the first on Earth?

• Unicellular eukaryotic

• Multicellular prokaryotic

• Unicellular prokaryotic

• Multicellular eukaryotic

What does convergent evolution involve?

• Species merging physically

• Species with different ancestors developing similar traits

• Species from the same ancestor diversifying

• Species competing for resources

What is the first line of defense in the human body?

• Antibodies

• White blood cells and fever

• B cells and T cells

• Skin and mucus

What evidence supports evolution through DNA analysis?

• Fossil records

• Structural similarities

• Behavioral evidence

• Biochemical markers

What is a vestigial structure?

• A newly developed trait

• A fully functional organ

• A dominant genetic trait

• An unused structure from ancestors

What is the highest rank in the Linnaean classification system?

• Domain

• Species

• Genus

• Kingdom

Which domain includes organisms with a nucleus?

• Bacteria

• Archaea

• Eukarya

• Prokarya

What does a dichotomous key help to determine?

• The population size of a species

• The age of fossils

• The genetic makeup of an organism

• The scientific name of an organism