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Chapter 15/16

Evolution

TermDefinition
Allopatric Speciation geographic separation
Analogous Structure same function, different structure i.e. butterfly and bat
Divergent Evolution 2 or more related species becoming dissimilar
Homologous Structure structure and function are similar i.e. bat wing and bird wing
Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics passing of traits not affected by genetics to offspring (Arnold's strength to his son --> not possible)
Uniformitarianism processes now have always occurred
Vestigial Structure structures that serve no purpose (human tailbone)
Redi maggot experiment --> start of biogenesis theory
Pasteur proved Spallanzani right --> curved flasks
Spallanzani proved spontaneous generation wrong --> boiling of broth
Lamarck pass traits to offspring (Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics)
Oparin formed theory about formation of organic compounds (lightning and crap)
Miller and Urey proved Oparin's theory
Lyell processes that occur today have always occured
4.6 billion years approximate age of the Earth
Prokaryotic-bacteria cells first cells
Types of fossils 1.) imprints 2.) molds/impressions 3.) tracks 4.) hard parts/ actual remains
Fossil formation animals die or leave imprints --> years of pressure/heat --> fossil
Natural Selection requirements over population, competition for resources, differential survival
Evidence for Evolution fossils, homologous structures and analogous structures
Created by: eschwarze209
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