Biology 1404 Exam Chapter 15-17,21 Review Questions and Answers 2023

Define Evolution - -the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient ones -What is a theory - -a well tested explanation of a natural phenomena -How are theories developed? - -theories are developed by frequent testings of hypotheses -Who established the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection? - -Charles Darwin -What was the name of the book he published? - -The Origin of Species -What island is famous for its relationship to the theory? - -the Galapagos Islands -How are finches on the Galapagos islands similar? - -same size and coloration -How are finches on the Galapagos islands different? - -different beak size and choice of food -How are the turtles on the Galapagos islands similar? - -same size, coloration, and food choice -How are the turtles on the Galapagos islands different? - -different locations and locations of food -What is diversity? - -differences between organisms