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Charles Darwin proposed that evolution by natural selection was the basis for the differences that he saw in similar organisms as he traveled and collected specimens in South America and on the Galapagos islands. A. Explain the theory of evolution by natural selection as presented by Darwin B. Each of the following relates to an aspect of evolution by natural selection. Explain THREE of the following i. Convergent evolution and the similarities among species (ecological equivalents) in a particular biome (e.g., tundra, taiga, etc…) ii. Natural selection and the formation of insecticide-resistant bacteria iii. Speciation and isolation iv. Natural selection and behavior such as kinesis, fixed-action pattern, dominance hierarchy, etc… v. Natural selection and heterozygote advantage Describe the process of speciation. Include in your discussion the factors that may contribute to the maintenance of genetic isolation. Describe the modern theory of evolution and discuss how it is supported by evidence from two of the following three areas: a. Population genetics b. Molecular biology c. Comparative anatomy and embryology Biologists are interested in preserving the diversity of living organisms on the planet. A. Explain THREE of the following processes or phenomena, using an appropriate example for each. i. Mutation ii. Adaptive radiation iii. Polyploidy iv. Population bottlenecks v. Growth of the human populations B. For each process or phenomena you selected above, discuss its impact on the diversity of life on Earth.
