BIOLOGY Study Guide- Unit Test
Evolution: ch 15-16
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chapter 15 -
Darwin's theory of evolution
1.
how
did Lamarck
think species evolve? Why was he wrong?
2.
state
Darwin's
theory of natural selection
3.
use
VISTA to explain evolution (notes)
4.
describe
the evidence for evolution (notes)
chapter 16 -
Evolution of populations
1.
define
gene pool
2.
explain
the sources of variation in a gene pool
3.
explain
and be able to recognize examples of the 3 types of selection that occur for polygenic
traits
4.
describe
genetic drift
(microevolution)-
how is it different from natural selection?
5.
list
the 5 conditions that maintain genetic equilibrium. How likely are all these conditions to
occur?
6.
describe
the conditions necessary for speciation to occur
7.
distinguish
between and recognize the 3 types
of reproductive isolation
chapter 17
(in-class notes or 17-4) - the History of life