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16.2: Study Guide- Introduction to Evolution

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    questionbubblesOPENICONsmall.png Study Questions

    Objective: Define evolution.

    Use this page to check your understanding of the content.

    Vocabulary

    1. Evolution
    2. Population
    3. Allele frequency
    4. Evolutionary tree (aka cladogram)
    5. Extant
    6. Extinct
    7. Common ancestor
    8. Gene pool

    Study Guide Questions

    1. Compare and contrast “species” and “populations”.
    2. Compare and contrast microevolution and macroevolution.
    3. What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution? Please don’t just memorize the definitions…be able to APPLY your definitions to different scenarios! For good practice, think of examples of each!
    4. Relate the concept of a gene pool to evolution.
    5. Define speciation.
    6. Be able to calculate the allele frequency of a population given the following information:

    25% of the population had the bb genotype

    25% had the Bb genotype

    50% had the BB genotype,

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    • Study Guide: Introduction to Evolution. Authored by: Wendy Riggs. Provided by: College of the Redwoods. Project: Kaleidoscope. License: CC BY: Attribution

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