Chapter 12: Evolution

Question 1

What is the definition of evolution?

Answer 1

The change in the genetic composition of a population during successive generations may result in a new species

Question 2

What is the definition of microevolution?

Answer 2

Small scale variation of allele frequencies within a species or population

Question 3

What is the definition of macroevolution?

Answer 3

Variation of frequencies of alleles which result in a divergence of taxonomic groups

Question 4

What are phylogenetic relationships?

Answer 4

an evolutionary relationship that exists between a group of species, often expressed as a tree-like diagram

Question 5

What is comparative genomics?

Answer 5

The comparison of whole or large parts of a genome of different species.

Question 6

What evidence does comparative genomics provide?

Answer 6

The comparison of genomic features provides evidence for the theory of evolution