Topic 1 Evolution: Darwin’s Theory

Question 1

• Survival of the fittest without any luck. Allele frequencies increase or decrease in order to adapt to the environment.

Answer 1

Natural Selection

Question 2

• Synthetic theory of evolution that combines Darwin’s theory with the influence of genetics that Darwin was unaware of to propose mechanisms responsible for evolutionary patterns.

Answer 2

Note

Question 3

• Coined by Darwin, this occurs via natural selection. Over time and generations, traits providing reproductive advantage become more common within the population.

Answer 3

Descent with Modification