Natural Selection

Evolution is the result of a process called ____________

According to natural selection, organisms more suited to their environment are better able to

The process of passing down favorable traits to one's offspring is called

Natural selection happens when an individual's genes ______________ from the genes of other members of its species.

Differences in genes can cause differences in __________ (Choose the best answer).

Changes in genetic material are called _____________

Mutations can be inherited or be

True or False? All changes in genes are harmless.

Some changes in genes can help organisms _____

Which of the following is NOT a change that Darwin observed in the finches of Galapagos Islands?

What did Darwin think was the cause for the adaptations of the finches on the different Galapagos Islands?

According to Darwin, giraffes developed long neck for what reason? (Choose 2 answers)

According to Darwin, giraffes developed long neck for what reason? (Choose 2 answers)

A giraffe has 7 bones in its neck. This is the same as ____?

The peppered moth has ____ varieties.

What happened that made dark colored moth increase its chances of survival?

What factor had an impact on which color of peppered Moth had a better chance of survival?

Mutations can be spontaneous.

Mutations can leave to evolutionary change.

Which is the correct order?

Which part of the cell do we find genetic material (DNA) in?

Based on the definition you just wrote down in your notebook, a mutation directly affects the _____________ that is being coded for. (REMEMBER the order!!!)

So, the mutation changes the gene, which directly affects the protein being coded for. This must mean that the _______ is affected.

Which is the correct order?

Mutations in many bacteria allow them to survive in our bodies even when we take antibiotics. For the bacteria, this is considered a _____________ mutation.

Heterochromia is a genetic mutation that causes two different colored eyes in some dogs and humans. Usually, this mutation does not affect the health of the organism. This mutation is considered:

Polydactyl cats are born with extra toes on their paws. This can help certain breeds of cats catch prey. This type of mutation is:

feline radial hypoplasia is a genetic mutation that can cause severe pain for the cat. This mutation is considered: