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Which of the following is an acquired characteristic? (Select all that apply.)
-A trait that changes during an organism's lifetime that is not genetically determined. -A trait that changes during an organism's lifetime but is not passed down to offspring.
For each of the following organisms, determine whether it is a heterotroph, an autotroph, or both.
-Algae- Autotroph -mushroom- heterotroph -bacteria- Both heterotrophic and autotrophic
Match the term with the correct description of various mechanisms of evolution.
-Artificial selection- A selection process in which humans act as the selection agent -gentic drift- A process in which gene frequencies change due to a random event Horizontal gene transfer- A process in which genes move between species naturally Natural selection A process in which forces in nature act as the selection agent
The hypotheses listed are all examples of either biogenesis or spontaneous generation. Select all the examples of biogenesis
-Extraterrestrial beings (i.e., aliens) seeded the planet with life. -Life came to Earth from outer space via a meteorite. -In an ocean teeming with organic molecules, the addition of energy can result in living organisms.
Match each origin of life hypothesis to its description.
-Heterotroph hypothesis- living things arose from a complex molecular soup and lived off the abundant organic molecules found in the ocean -autotroph hypothesis- Living things arose and used inorganic chemical reactions as an energy source. -extraterrestrial hypothesis -Living things arose elsewhere in the universe and seeded Earth, probably by arriving on a meteorite
Which of the following characteristics do scientists believe were necessary for life to originate on Earth? (Select all that apply.)
-Hot surface temperature -Presence of water -Energy sources available
Why is the Hardy-Weinberg concept important? (Select all that apply.)
-It allows scientists to compare genes in populations to determine if evolution is occurring. -Hardy-Weinberg conditions are rarely met in nature, providing an argument for why evolution must occur.
Which of the following are examples of looking for evidence of an extraterrestrial origin of life? (Select all that apply.)
-Looking for the presence of water and organic molecules on Mars -Looking for fossilized bacteria in meteorites -Looking for other habitable planets in other solar systems
Which of the following is an example of geographic isolation? (Select all that apply.)
-Members of a species that cannot interbreed because of a mountain range. -Members of an aquatic species that cannot interbreed because of the formation of a land bridge.
Choose the characteristics that define natural selection. (Select all that apply.)
-Organisms best suited to their environment survive. -Beneficial genes are passed on to the next generation. -Genes that promote survival may allow organisms to reproduce and pass on their genes.
Which of the following may contribute to antibiotic resistance? (Select all that apply.)
-Physicians overprescribing antibiotics to their patients -Routine use of antibiotics in raising livestock -Patients using their antibiotics inappropriately
What are some examples of speciation without geographic isolation?
-Plants relying on different pollinators -Courting and mating behaviors could differ among animals. -Plants flowering at different times during the season
Select all of the following that contribute to the maintenance or increase of genetic diversity in organisms of species.
-Sexual reproduction -Mutation
Choose all of the possible outcomes of altering a gene.
-The change is large enough to have an effect, and the effect is beneficial to the organism. -The change is large enough to have an effect, and the effect is harmful to the organism. -The change is so small that there is no effect.
Why do the specific evolutionary histories of many organisms remain unknown? (Select all that apply.)
-The fossil record is incomplete. -We have not finished exploring the entire planet. -We have not sequenced the genetic information from all species, including almost all extinct species.
Which of the following demonstrate that evolution proceeds by modification of existing structures and processes? (Select all that apply.)
-Vestigial structures are common, even in humans. -The DNA code is universal. -Early embryos of all vertebrates are similar.
If an organism lives to be old but does not reproduce, it has had no opportunity to
-pass on its genes -have its genes selected for in the evolutionary process
Scientific theories are ______. (Select all that apply.)
-strongly supported in the scientific community -subject to change as more evidence is gathered -well supported by evidence gathered through observation and hypothesis testing
Match the compound or condition with the correct explanation about the origin of life on Earth.
-water-This compound is necessary for life. -Atmospheric oxygen-When it is absent, organic molecules can form spontaneously. -Sources of energy-These were abundant on early Earth. -extremely hot- This is the probable temperature of early Earth.
Geographic barriers can separate members of a species, which can ultimately lead to the separation of the single species into
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What is the definition of a spontaneous mutation?
A change in DNA that is not related to a specific causative agent
Which of the following are true statements regarding natural selection?
According to natural selection, adaptive gene combinations will be passed on to the next generation.
Early Earth's atmosphere had no ozone layer to protect living things from ultraviolet light. Why is this an important consideration in the heterotroph hypothesis?
An abundance of ultraviolet light would have led to mutations, promoting genetic variation so that organisms could adapt to changing conditions.
Living things are divided into three main categories, Eucarya, Archaea, and
Bacteria
Why do scientists say that evolution is a theory?
Because it has been well-supported by the evidence from a multitude of testable hypotheses since Darwin's time.
said that evolution occurred through natural selection.
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A trait that is gained during an organism's lifetime that is not genetically determined is referred to as an
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The addition of oxygen to the atmosphere from the process of photosynthesis led to the evolution of
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All of the genes of all of the individuals in a population are known collectively as the
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Mountain ranges, deserts, and rivers are all examples of potential
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When members of a species are separated from other members of the species by a geographic formation or change, the species are said to be geographically
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A change in DNA that is not due to a specific causative agent is referred to as a spontaneous
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Changes in an organism's environment can affect both survival and _______ , resulting in natural selection over time
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In order for natural selection to work, both differential survival and differential
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The notion that life arises from preexisting life is known as biogenesis, whereas the notion that life arises from nonliving matter is known as ______ generation
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The concept that life can originate from nonliving matter is the definition of
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Lila has been diagnosed with strep throat, a bacterial infection. Her doctor prescribes an antibiotic for the next 10 days. She begins taking the medicine and slowly starts to feel better. Her boyfriend becomes feverish and complains of a sore throat, so she offers to share her antibiotic with him. Biologically speaking, why is this a bad idea?
By not completing her medication, she may be promoting the survival of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in her own body.
Who postulated that natural selection is the primary mechanism for evolution?
Charles Darwin
In the picture, what type of organisms are associated with the black plume of smoke?
Chemoautotrophs
Darwin was a well-rounded scientist. We know from his notebooks he was interested in which of the following subjects besides biology?
Climate Geography Native peoples Geology
Which of the following is not an example of a geographic barrier?
Disappearance of an iceberg
Even though you share all the same genes, why do you look different than your parents and your siblings?
Due to genetic recombination
By not completing her medication, she may be promoting the survival of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in her own body.
Early embryos of all vertebrates are similar. Vestigial structures are common, even in humans. The DNA code is universal
What scientist introduced the biological species concept?
Ernst Mayr
According to fossil and genetic evidence, what was the most recent group to appear on Earth?
Eucarya
The three domains of living organisms include two, Bacteria and Archaea, whose cells lack a nucleus, and ______, whose cells contain a nucleus.
Eucarya
Match the general type of evidence for evolution with a specific example. Closely related species have more similar DNA than distantly related species.
Evolution usually occurs by small, incremental steps through modification of existing structures and processes.
Select the examples where the morphological species concept would be more useful to determine if we have a separate species as compared to the biological species concept. (Select all that apply.)
Fossils Asexual organisms
Many weed species that were once killed by herbicides have developed resistance. What was the change that brought about herbicide resistance?
Herbicide resistance occurred because more and more herbicides were present in the environment, altering population survivorship.
______ must consume food for energy, whereas ______ use an external energy source to make their own food.
Heterotrophs; autotrophs
Why was the change in beak size of birds on the Galápagos Islands during a drought significant?
It demonstrated natural selection in action in a natural setting.
Why is antibiotic resistance in bacteria a problem for humans?
It limits the number of treatments we have to combat bacterial infections.
Which of the following is the best definition of spontaneous generation?
Life was generated from nonliving matter.
Which of the following are examples of differential mate selection? (Select all that apply.)
Male red-winged blackbirds with large territories have the highest reproductive success. -Male bighorn sheep who win head-butting battles with other males have the most babies. -Female peahens prefer to mate with male peacocks with the most spectacular tails.
Why is genetic recombination important?
New individuals possess a set of genes that is completely different from any other organism.
Match the general type of evidence for evolution with a specific example. Scientists discovered continental drift.
New techniques and discoveries support the theory of evolution.
As photosynthetic organisms multiplied, what gas began to accumulate in the atmosphere due to the process of photosynthesis?
Oxygen
What process is depicted in the image? (The arrow of time is on the right.
Speciation through geographic isolation
Match the general type of evidence for evolution with a specific example. The nature of Earth has changed over time.
The fossil record supports the concept of evolution.
Which of the following best describes the range of a species?
The geographic area over which a species can be found
Which of the following is not a current hypothesis to explain the origin of life on Earth?
The out of Africa hypothesis
What is the selecting agent on the ability of a cheetah to catch a zebra?
The swiftness of the zebras
Which of the following hypotheses is most accepted by scientists today to explain why the earliest life forms were heterotrophs?
There was an abundant source of organic molecules that could be consumed.
According to the data in the figure, what has happened to the efficacy of herbicides over time?
They are less effective against weeds than they initially were.
A species is defined as ______.
a population of organisms whose members can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
The presence of oxygen due to photosynthesis led to an atmosphere that is described as _________ atmosphere.
aerobic
a gene pool is best described as ______
all of the genes of all of the individuals in a population
The idea that the first organisms on Earth used energy released from inorganic chemical reactions is called the ______ hypothesis
chemoautotroph
What molecules are capable of storing or transmitting genetic information or both? (Select all that apply.)
dna rna
The process depicted in the attached figure is referred to as ______ and can be used to explain the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
endosymbiosis
theory proposes that eukaryotic cells evolved as a result of the combination of several different types of prokaryotic cells.
endosymbiotic
A change in gene frequencies in a population over time is a definition of
evolution
The reemergence of some viral diseases, such as influenza, is due in large part to the ability of the genetic material to
evolve
True or False: Plants in the same habitat that rely on different pollinators are not geographically isolated, but speciation can still occur.
false
Which of the following accurately describes gene flow? Gene flow is the movement of genes _____
from one generation or region to another
The movement of genes from one generation or region to another is referred to as
gene
Which of the following is the best definition for evolution? Evolution is a change in ______.
gene frequency of a population over time
Mutations (alterations to a gene) may be neutral, harmful, or
good
-Weinberg concept allows scientists to test for evidence of genetic changes in a population that indicate evolution is occurring.
hardy
Match the selecting agent with the correct example.
leaf toxins- Herbivory on the leaves by insects Prey that are difficult to see-Camouflage coloration of the prey Prey that are easy to see-Warning coloration of the prey Prey that run quickly-Choice Swiftness of available prey
Male fiddler crabs fight over territories and females by waving their large claws in the air; crabs with the biggest claws usually gain reproductive access to females. This is an example of differential ___
mate selection
Using physical traits to determine if organisms are separate species is referred to as the ______ species concept.
morphological
Genetic diversity is maintained and increased in organisms through ______ and sexual reproduction.
mutation
Genetic diversity is maintained and increased in organisms through _______ , Incorrect Unavailable and sexual reproduction.
mutation
______ in viruses allow them to establish themselves in new species, including humans.
mutations
The studies on Darwin's finches on the Galápagos Islands showed the important of ______.
natural selection
what type of carbon compound are dna and rna
nucleic acid
A reducing atmosphere is characterized by a lack of
oxygen
Subspecies may show differences in ______ compared to the species at large.
physiology structure behavior
Charles Darwin served as a naturalist on board a ship named the Beagle for five years. He took extensive notes about the natural history of the places he visited. His notes were useful because they ____
provided him with information that he later used while writing books
a species _____ is the geographic area over which a species can be found.
range
An atmosphere that does not contain oxygen is referred to as a(n) ______ atmosphere.
reducing
For natural selection to work, both survival and ______
reproduction
In a pasture grazed by cows, clovers of all heights survived, but in the next generation, most of the clovers were short. This is an example of the importance of differential __
reproduction
If people continue to overuse antibiotics, mutations that allow the bacteria to survive the antibiotic will increase, resulting in increased antibiotic
resistance
Agricultural weeds have become ______ herbicides over time.
resistant to
Rank the following from the first stage of the early evolution of life at the top to the last stage (most recent) at the bottom.
rna dna first bacteria archaea eucarya
A population of organisms whose members interbreed, produce fertile offspring, and do not interbreed with other groups is known as a
species
Match the general type of evidence for evolution with a specific example. Mutations cause changes in genetic makeup.
species and populations are not genetically fixed.
The notion that life arises from preexisting life is known as biogenesis, whereas the notion that life arises from nonliving matter is known as
spontaneous
Compared to larger populations, smaller populations are more likely to experience
stronger genetic drift
Differences between regional populations due to isolation can result in the formation of ______ of a single species.
subspecies
Something that is well-supported by evidence, subject to rigorous hypothesis testing, and accepted in the scientific community is known as a(n)
theory
True or False: Plants in the same habitat that rely on different pollinators are not geographically isolated, but speciation can still occur.
true
True or false: Svante Arrhenius promoted the idea of panspermia, the idea that life came to Earth from outer space.
true
Photosynthesis in Earth's early atmosphere led to an increase in the amount of oxygen present and thus ozone in the atmosphere. Ozone is critical in protecting living organisms from ______ light.
ultraviolet
The presence of atmospheric ozone protects living organisms on Earth from ______ light.
ultraviolet
