Student Name: ________________________________
Evolution, Variation and Mutations
Q1
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Define acquired variation and inherited variation and give an example of each
Acquired variation ____________________________________________________________________
Example ____________________________________________________________________________
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Inherited variation ____________________________________________________________________
Example ____________________________________________________________________________
4(3) marks
Q2
What is a mutation? ___________________________________________________________________
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Name two types of mutation and give an example of a resulting disorder in each case
Name of type 1 _______________________________________________________________________
Disorder ____________________________________________________________________________
Name of type 2 _______________________________________________________________________
Disorder ____________________________________________________________________________
Name two agents responsible for increased mutation rates
1. ____________________________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________________________
7(3) marks
Q3
Explain what is meant by the term evolution _______________________________________________
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Name the two scientists who developed this idea
1. _______________________________
2. ___________________________________
4(3) marks
Explain the theory of natural selection? ____________________________________________________
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5(3) marks
Student Name: ________________________________
Q4
Name three different areas of study that provide evidence for evolution
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________
5(3) marks
Give details of the evidence provided by any one of these areas of study.
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5(3) marks