96 Study Guide: Mechanisms of Evolution
Study Questions
Objective: Compare and contrast the many mechanisms by which evolutionary change occurs.
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Vocabulary
- Evolution.
- Natural selection
- Mutation
- Gene flow
- Genetic drift
- Sexual selection
Study Guide Questions
- Be able to identify, compare, contrast, and discuss the various mechanisms of microevolution, including:
- Mutation
- Gene flow
- Genetic drift
- Sexual selection
- Natural selection
- What are the observations that led to Darwin’s conclusions regarding natural selection?
- Compare and contrast sexual selection and natural selection.
- 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!
- Clearly explain HOW speciation occurs…
- Clearly describe each of the following forms of reproductive isolation. Be able to compare and contrast each form.
- Geographic
- Ecological
- Temporal
- Behavioral
- Mechanical
- Gametic isolation
- Hybrid inviability
- Given any scenario, be able to determine the TYPE of reproductive isolation that is occurring. Make up scenarios and practice!
- Explain the connection between reproductive isolation, speciation, and microevolution.