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Evolution Study Guide 1
This covers modules 1-6, and chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12
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Evolution Study Guide 1 Hey everyone! This is the study guide for the first evolution exam. I figured the best way to line this up is to list the objectives so you can focus on what you need to. I’ll list them out by chapter, so you know where to study. If you need help or need a study buddy, you can email me at mrdunn2@bsu.edu Good luck!Chapter 1: The Virus and the Whale; Biology 1.Define biological evolution
2.Compare the roles of homologous and analogous traits in species’ relationships
3.Describe the relationships between modern and fossil whales
4.Identify the characteristics of viruses that allow them to escape attempts to control them 5.Compare and contrast natural selection and genetic drift as mechanisms of change
6.Define a scientific theory 7.Identify some misconceptions about the theory of evolution Chapter 3: What the Rocks Say 1.Analyze the historical debates surrounding the age of the Earth
2.Describe how behaviors observed today can be used to understand plants and animals of the past
3.Explain how isotopes and biomarkers can be used to identify characteristics of fossils
4.Describe the earliest forms of life on Earth
5.Define tetrapods and their significance to human evolution Chapter 4: The Tree of Life 1.Identify the different components of phylogenies and the functions of each 2.Analyze the relationships of characters in a phylogeny 3.Describe the significant steps in the evolution of tetrapods 4.Describe the role of feathers in dinosaur evolution 5.Analyze the evidence related to the current state of understanding of human evolution Chapter 5: Raw Material
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