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Modern Biology Ch. 15

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show Larger than average  
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show ancient rock beds that were beneath the sea were elevated to from mountain ranges  
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Darwin's theory of descent with modification states that:   show
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show more favorable traits  
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show reproduces more successfully than other individuals  
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show Malthus stated that a population has the ability to double its size which sparked his idea of natural selection  
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What is the relationship between evolution and natural selection?   show
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Acquired Trait   show
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Natural selection   show
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show Interbreeding species group  
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show THe geological structure of earth resulted from cycles of observable processes and these same processes operate continuously  
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show Get used to, acquire traits to better settle in an anvironment  
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Fitness   show
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show Favorable trait  
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Acquired Trait   show
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show Trait is determined by genes. Is passed on to offspring  
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show a. Chile - Andes Mts. - Marine fossils evidence of geological change over millions of years b. Galapagos Islands - many similar species of finches - same except for bill/beak - there was a common ancestor!  
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Explain Darwin's theory of Descent by Modification   show
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show States how evolution occurs. Some organisms have traits that make them better suited for the environment. These organisms thus reproduce and have more offspring. This process changes the genetic makeup of species population  
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show An organisms attribute that allows it to reproduce more successfully  
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show 1. Restriction enzyme cuts into DNA fragments 2. Place DNA into gel and turn on electricity 3. Fragments separate based on size 4. DNA is negatively charged so fragments move toweards positive end of gel  
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How is Electrophoresis used in life today?   show
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Describe what happened in the Natural Selection Lab   show
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Describe Descent with Modification and how it applies to the AIDS virus   show
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