WCLN BIO 11 – July 2018
Learning Guide
Name: _______________
INSTRUCTIONS
Complete the notes as you prepare for your midterm. This is completely optional.
What is Evolution?
1. In your own words, describe what evolution is. (2 marks)
2. List and briefly describe each of the 4 types of evidence that support evolution (4 marks)
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Evolutionary Change
1. What is speciation? (1 mark)
2. Draw a picture that describes each of the two types of speciation. (3 marks)
3. What is adaptive radiation? (2 marks)
4. Compare and contrast macroevolution and microevolution (3 marks)
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5. Fill out the table below with a brief description of each of the 5 mechanisms of evolution.
Mechanism
Natural Selection
How it works
Mutation
Genetic Drift
Gene Flow
Non-Random Mating
Macroevolution
1. Compare and contrast convergent and divergent evolution. Provide an example for each.
(3 marks)
2. What is coevolution? (1 mark)
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3. Put the steps of this co-evolution in order based on how you think the evolutionary steps would
go by writing numbers 1 through 7 to the left of the explanation. Be sure to look at some
examples of co-evolution before you begin! Explain your reasoning. (4 marks)
4. Name and explain two models of evolutionary change over time. (3 marks)
Role of DNA
1. Compare and contrast natural selection and artificial selection (3 marks)
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2. How is artificial selection similar to GMOs? How is it different? (3 marks)
3. What is gene therapy? Why does it not work well in the real world? (2 marks)
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