Key Topics Evolution Test

Understand definitions for these terms:

Allopatric speciation Punctuated equilibrium Sexual dimorphismSympatric speciation Gradualism Allele frequencyConvergent evolution SpeciationDivergent evolution Selective advantageGene flow Selective pressureGenetic drift MutationFounder effect FitnessBottleneck effect AdaptationNonrandom mating Variation

Understand and know the differences between prezygotic and postzygotic isolating mechanism. Be able to identify and explain examples of each.

Be able to explain and provide examples of directional, stabilizing, disruptive and sexual selection.

Be able to explain the 5 key evidences of evolution (fossil record, anatomical evidence – homologous structures, vestigial structures, molecular evidence, biogeography, embryology. Explain how they support evolution and provide specific examples of each type of evidence.

Key Topics Evolution Test

Understand definitions for these terms:

Allopatric speciation Punctuated equilibrium Sexual dimorphismSympatric speciation Gradualism Allele frequencyConvergent evolution SpeciationDivergent evolution Selective advantageGene flow Selective pressureGenetic drift MutationFounder effect FitnessBottleneck effect AdaptationNonrandom mating Variation

Understand and know the differences between prezygotic and postzygotic isolating mechanism. Be able to identify and explain examples of each.

Be able to explain and provide examples of directional, stabilizing, disruptive and sexual selection.

Be able to explain the 5 key evidences of evolution (fossil record, anatomical evidence – homologous structures, vestigial structures, molecular evidence, biogeography, embryology. Explain how they support evolution and provide specific examples of each type of evidence.