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Binomial Nomenclature
The classification system in which each organism is given a unique, 2-part scientific name indicating its genus and species
The process of grouping things based on their similarities
A classification grouping that consists of a number of similar, closely related species
A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce
Classification
The process of grouping things based on their similarities
An organism whose cells contain a nucleus
In cells, a large oval organelle that contains the cell’s genetic material in the form of DNA and controls many of the cell’s activities
The scientific study of how living things are classified
Genus
The scientific study of how living things are classified
The process of grouping things based on their similarities
An organism whose cells contain a nucleus
A classification grouping that consists of a number of similar, closely related species
Species
A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce
The scientific study of how living things are classified
The classification system in which each organism is given a unique, 2-part scientific name indicating its genus and species
Taxonomy
Pattern of evolution in which long stable periods are interrupted by brief periods of more rapid change.
Pattern of evaluation characterized by the slow and steady accumulation of small genetic changes over long periods of time.
The scientific study of how living things are classified
Eukaryote
An organism whose cells contain a nucleus
In cells, a large oval organelle that contains the cell’s genetic material in the form of DNA and controls many of the cell’s activities
Nucleus
A classification grouping that consists of a number of similar, closely related species
A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce
In cells, a large oval organelle that contains the cell’s genetic material in the form of DNA and controls many of the cell’s activities
Prokaryote
A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and some other coll structures.
An inherited behavior or physical characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
Adaptation
An inherited behavior or physical characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
Changes over time; the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms.
The preserved remains or traces of an organism that lived in the past.
Evolution
Any difference between individuals of the same species.
Structures that are similar in different species and that have been inherited from a common ancestor.
Changes over time; the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms.
Fossil
The preserved remains or traces of an organism that lived in the past.
the process by which organisms that are best adapted to their environment are most likely to survive and reproduce
A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations of experimental results.
Natural Selection
Structures that are similar in different species and that have been inherited from a common ancestor.
Any difference between individuals of the same species.
the process by which organisms that are best adapted to their environment are most likely to survive and reproduce
Scientific Theory
A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations of experimental results.
Structures that are similar in different species and that have been inherited from a common ancestor.
Pattern of evaluation characterized by the slow and steady accumulation of small genetic changes over long periods of time.
Variation
Any difference between individuals of the same species.
Pattern of evaluation characterized by the slow and steady accumulation of small genetic changes over long periods of time.
The preserved remains or traces of an organism that lived in the past.
Structures that are similar in different species and that have been inherited from a common ancestor.
Homologous Structures
A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations of experimental results.
Structures that are similar in different species and that have been inherited from a common ancestor.
Pattern of evaluation characterized by the slow and steady accumulation of small genetic changes over long periods of time.
Gradualism
The classification system in which each organism is given a unique, 2-part scientific name indicating its genus and species
Pattern of evaluation characterized by the slow and steady accumulation of small genetic changes over long periods of time.
A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations of experimental results.
A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce
True or false?
Darwin concluded that organisms on the Galapagos Islands had changed over a long period of time.
True
False
Overproduction
When there is less than needed
When there are many variations in one family
When more offspring are produced than are needed
True or false?
Natural selection leads to evolution because helpful variations accumulate among surviving members of the same species
False
True
What did Darwin Observe about finches on the Galapagos Islands?
Their wings
Their habitat
Their behavior
Their beaks
Did Darwin believe there was a variation among species?
Yes
No
What were Lamark’s thoughts on Evolution?
Unused body parts disappear
Bone structures that are used are developed
There is variation is population
Modifications are inherited
Who said this?
"Organisms constantly strive to improve"
Lamark
Darwin
Weisman
Who disproved Lamark’s Theory and how did he do it?
Darwin did it by making maps
Weisman did it by using mice tails for an experiment
Weisman did by cutting of mice's tails
Where did Darwin do his research that led to his theory of Natural Selection?
Galapagos Islands
Bahamas
India
China
What kind of mutation is this?
If you have 4 fingers on 1 hand and 5 fingers on the other
Harmful
Neutral (no effect at all)
Beneficial (helpful)
What kind of mutation is this?
If a bee doesn’t have a stinger
Harmful
Neutral (no effect at all)
Beneficial (helpful)
What kind of mutation is this?
Rich color vision
Harmful
Neutral (no effect at all)
Beneficial (helpful)
