Transcript Essay format - cypresswoodsbiology

What to study on test!!!
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Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
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Evidence for Evolution
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DNA, Homologues Structure, Fossils, etc
Macroevolution
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Natural Selection, Artificial Selection, Adaptation
Types
Natural Selection on Traits
Directional, Stabilizing, Disruptive selection
 Speciation and types of Reproductive Isolation
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Classification System
Essay format
Essays are 10% of the overall test grade.
 You will be required to answer 2 questions.
One I choose the under you get to choose.
 Essays must be written in at least 3 to 5
complete sentences. To receive full credit,
every aspect of the question must be covered
and examples must be given.
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Example (not a real essay
question)
Q: Compare enzyme activity to a lock and key.
A: In a comparison of the activity of enzymes to a
lock and key, the lock symbolizes the active site
of the enzyme and the key symbolizes the
substrate. A specific key can fit into only a
specific lock; so, too, does a specific substrate
fit into the active site of a specific enzyme.
Without a perfect match, the reaction cannot
occur. Likewise, without the right key, the lock
cannot open.
# 1 Complete sentences
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Suppose that selective breeding has produced
a population of very similar chickens. Would
that population survive if it were released
into the world? Explain.
Yes or No
 What determines whether a species will survive?
 Why will are why won’t the species survive.
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If won’t, what will happen to the species.
# 2 Complete sentences
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Explain Darwin’s theory of natural selection,
and give evidence to support it.
define natural selection,
 give an example that has evolved because
of natural selection and explain how
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# 3 Complete sentences
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What direct evidence is available to support
the theory of evolution?
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List and describe at least three different
evidences for evolution
# 4 Complete sentences
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How is the idea of common descent
supported by examples of homologous
structures?
What is common descent?
 What is a homologous structure?
 Give examples of homologous structures.
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