Module 8 Evolution

Question 1

First to propose about the theory of evolution: Theory of inheritance of acquired traits

Answer 1

Jean Baptiste de Lamarck

Question 2

Explained evolution through: Natural Selection, Idea of Common Descent, Idea of
Gradualism, Idea of Multiplication of species

Organisms evolve to adapt

Answer 2

Charles Darwin

Question 3

Physiological needs drives organisms to evolve;

Answer 3

Lamarckian

Question 4

Natural selection: nature selects which organisms will survive and reproduce

Answer 4

Darwinian

Question 5

variation is acquired

Answer 5

lamarck

Question 6

variation is inherited

Answer 6

darwin

Question 7

inherited characteristics of organisms that enhance their survival and
reproduction in specific environments.

Answer 7

Adaptation

Question 8

explains the difference in survival of individual since some individuals of the same species have inherited traits (adaptations) that allow the organism to survive and reproduce in a particular environment

Answer 8

Natural selection

Question 9

Darwin didn’t use the word evolution in his book (though the final word in the book is EVOLVED), but instead he used the term _______

Answer 9

descent with modification

Question 10

process of selecting and breeding of animals and plants over many generations to achieve the modifications desired by human beings

Answer 10

Artificial selection