Evolution

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Flashcards on Evolution, created by crigas on 30/05/2013.
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What can be passed on or inherited by future generations? Changes in the genes of sex cells
Gradualism evolution occurs at a slow and steady pace (Darwin's theory)
Punctuated Equilibrium Evolution occurs rapidly with interspersed periods of stability (Gould's theory)
T/F: Organisms have different structural adaptations to carry out essential life functions. True
Process that may lead to the evolution of new species Natural Selection
Process that may lead to the evolution of new species Natural Selection
What were the first living organisms? Single-celled prokaryotic organisms
What type of organism reproduces rapidly and can evolve very quickly? Bacteria
What is the percentage of alleles for a specific characteristic? Allele frequency in a population
Geographic isolation when a small group of individuals is separated from the main population, and they may evolve into a new species that is specialized for a different environment or become extinct
What gives a population an increased ability to adapt? Genetic diversity
A change in the environment does NOT cause variation, but it may change... which individuals have an advantage based on their variations
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