How Evolution Works - Campbell Biology | Biology+

Course

General Biology

Study Pack

Set 1: Biology and Its Themes

Set 2: Atoms and Molecules

Set 3: The Chemistry of Water

Set 4: Carbon: the Basis of Molecular Diversity

Set 5: Biological Macromolecules and Lipids

Set 6: Energy and Life

Set 7: Cell Structure and Function

Set 8: Cell Membranes

Set 9: Cellular Signaling

Set 10: Cell Respiration

Set 11: Photosynthetic Processes

Set 12: Mitosis

Set 13: Sexual Life Cycles and Meiosis

Set 14: Mendelian Genetics

Set 15: Linkage and Chromosomes

Set 16: Nucleic Acids and Inheritance

Set 17: Expression of Genes

Set 18: Control of Gene Expression

Set 19: Dna Technology

Set 20: The Evolution of Genomes

Set 21: How Evolution Works

Set 22: Phylogenetic Reconstruction

Set 23: Microevolution

Set 24: Species and Speciation

Set 25: Macroevolution

Set 26: Introduction to Viruses

Set 27: Prokaryotes

Set 28: The Origin and Evolution of Eukaryotes

Set 29: Nonvascular and Seedless Vascular Plants

Set 30: Seed Plants

Set 31: Introduction to Fungi

Set 32: An Introduction to Animal Diversity

Set 33: Invertebrates

Set 34: Vertebrates

Set 35: Plant Structure and Growth

Set 36: Transport in Vascular Plants

Set 37: Plant Nutrition

Set 38: Reproduction of Flowering Plants

Set 39: Plant Signals and Behavior

Set 40: The Animal Body

Set 41: Chemical Signals in Animals

Set 42: Animal Digestive Systems

Set 43: Animal Transport Systems

Set 44: Animal Excretory Systems

Set 45: Animal Reproductive Systems

Set 46: Development in Animals

Set 47: Animal Defenses Against Infection

Set 48: Electrical Signals in Animals

Set 49: Neural Regulation in Animals

Set 50: Sensation and Movement in Animals

Set 51: An Overview of Ecology

Set 52: Behavioral Ecology

Set 53: Populations and Life History Traits

Set 54: Biodiversity and Communities

Set 55: Energy Flow and Chemical Cycling in Ecosystems

Set 56: Conservation and Global Ecology

Set 21 How Evolution Works

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Set 21 How Evolution Works

(Multiple Choice)

Free

James Hutton and Charles Lyell provided which of the following ideas that paved the way for Darwin's thinking?

A) the surface features of Earth were formed by catastrophic events and the fossil record showed that species have evolved
B) the surface features of Earth were formed by catastrophic events and those events are still occurring
C) the surface features of Earth were formed gradually and the fossil record showed that species have evolved
D) the surface features of Earth were formed slowly and gradually and the geological processes are still at work

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

Free

Which of the following statements is most consistent with data obtained from the fossil record?

A) Older strata carry fossils that differ greatly from living organisms.
B) Geologic changes occur quickly on Earth.
C) Unused body parts decrease in size.
D) Organisms have an innate drive to increase in complexity.

Answer

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The diagram is reminiscent of Darwin's sketch showing the branching of evolution. The horizontal axis of the diagram is a timeline that extends from 100,000 years ago to the present; the vertical axis represents nothing in particular.

The diagram is reminiscent of Darwin's sketch showing the branching of evolution. The horizontal axis of the diagram is a timeline that extends from 100,000 years ago to the present; the vertical axis represents nothing in particular. Which combination of ideas is represented in the diagram? A) extinction and mutation B) origin of new species and mutation C) natural selection and overreproduction D) origin of new species and extinction

Which combination of ideas is represented in the diagram?

A) extinction and mutation
B) origin of new species and mutation
C) natural selection and overreproduction
D) origin of new species and extinction

Answer