Study Guide for test: (Probably March 10/11 maybe March 14)
**DNA profile analysis. Know what it is, basically how it is formed, and uses for them. Be able to use one to show paternity or
identify an individual (remains or possible crime scene evidence).
Evolution:
**Evolution: Darwin and other related scientists theories and contributions. (Lamarck, Lyell, Malthus, Wallace, Gould and Lewontin,
Mayr)
**Theory of evolution by Natural Selection (survival of the fittest) proposed by Charles Darwin
(a) Variation exists within populations
(b) Organisms compete for limited natural resources
(c) Organisms produce more offspring than can survive
(d) Individuals with traits suitable for their habitat survive and reproduce
**Galapagos Islands and other supporting evidence for Natural selection
**Evidences for evolution: Fossils (relative and radiometric dating), Anatomical structure (vestigial, homologous, and analogous),
Embryology, Biochemicals
**Vocabulary: Adaptations(structural, functional, and behavioral), Adaptive radiation, Artificial selection, Mimicry, Camouflage,
Coevolution, Convergent Evolution, Divergent Evolution, Directional selection, Disruptive selection, Extinction, Founder effect, Gene
pool, Genetic bottleneck, Genetic drift, Genetic equilibrium, Geographic isolation, Gradualism, Hardy-Weinberg principle (HONORS
must be able to use Hardy Weinberg principle to determine gene frequencies in gene pool. Understand and use the equation p 2 +
2pq + q2 =1), Microevolution and Macroevolution, Natural Selection, Prezygotic and Postzygotic isolating mechanisms, Punctuated
equilibrium, Reproductive isolation, Species, Speciation (Allopatric and Sympatric), Stabilizing selection.
Classification and Taxonomy
**Aristotle and Linnaeus classification systems. Domains: Bacteria, Archea, and Eukarya are divided into the 6 kingdoms:
Archeabacteria, Eubacteria, and the other kingdoms Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia are all Eukarya.
**Know general information for each kingdom
**Know the Binomial Nomenclature naming system. Know the rules for writing a scientific name.
**Know what a Taxonomic or Dichotomous key is and how to use one.
**Phylogeny/Cladistics is the use of evolutionary history to classify organisms or show relatedness. Be able to use a phylogenetic
tree/cladogram.
**Vocabulary: Complete metamorphosis, Incomplete metamorphosis, Symmetry (asymmetry, radial symmetry, bilateral symmetry).
**Animal behavior: Learned and innate, reflex, imprinting, habituation, conditioned response, etc.
Evolution
_____Use book and other online resources to take notes about Evolution, associated Scientists and vocabulary.
_____Create a puzzle (crossword, word search, quizlet using word and definition as clue) using all Evolution vocabulary listed. (turn
in to teacher with answer key; this must be created by you and your partner)
_____Complete packet on Evidences for evolution. (See teacher for this once you have finished notes, vocabulary and puzzle)
_____Evolution vocabulary quiz will be given next Thursday/Friday (March 4/5). Will be either completion with a word bank or
matching.
_____Complete Hardy Weinberg practice problems. (see teacher for this)
_____Complete worksheet on main concepts. (see teacher for this)
Classification and Taxonomy
_____Create a graphic organizer to demonstrate main characteristics of the 6 kingdoms of living things. (mind map/Venn
diagram/etc.)
_____Complete one of the Dichotomous/Taxonomic key activities (see teacher to get this when ready).
_____Complete Worksheet on main concepts. (see teacher for this)
_____Test over Evolution material (Chapter 15 and fossils from chapter 14) and Classification and Taxonomy material (Chapter 17
and select material from other chapters)
Remember to look at PowerPoints, videos, tutorials that I have on my website or that you find to get the information you need.