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Homology

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forms related by common ancestry as a result of divergent evolution

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Homologous structures

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Structures derived by a common ancestor but they may be modified for different function

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Convergence

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unrelated species have similar adaptations due to being under similar environmental conditions

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Allele

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one of a number of alternate forms of a DNA sequence at a specific physical location of a gene on a chromosome

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Morphological species concept

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Organisms that have significant and anatomical differences are different species

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Biological species concept

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members of the same biological species:
- share the same gene pool
- have gene flow between two populations
- are reproductively isolated from other spp. by biological barriers

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Temporal isolation

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species have different breeding schedules

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Habitat isolation

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members of species move or are otherwise seperated (cant mate because they do not meet)

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Behavioral isolation

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certain actions or behaviors impact reproduction
- gametic isolation where differences in gametic cells prevent fertilization
- mechanical isolation where incompatibility is due to sexual organs

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Hybrid in viability

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nonviable embryo is produced

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Hybrid sterility

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produces off spring but they hybrid cannot produce off spring

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Hybrid break down

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2nd generation of hybrids are feeble or sterile

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Genetic variation

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new genes and alleles arise by mutation or gene duplication

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Microevolution

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a change in allele frequencies in population over generations

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Relative fitness

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reproductive success of individuals and is relative to other individuals in the population.

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Directional selection

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one extreme phenotype is more fit than the others phenotypes. Shifts variance towards the new and more fit phenotype

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Diversifying / Disrupted selection

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both extreme phenotypes are more fit than those in the middle. This maintains diversity and increases genetic variance

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Stabilizing selection

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intermediate phenotype is considered more fit than the extreme ones. This then decreases genetic variance

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Mechanisms of microevolution

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  1. natural selection
  2. genetic drift (founder effect / bottleneck effect)
  3. Gene flow
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Natural selection

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  • acts non-randomly on phenotypes of individuals
  • always leads to adaptation of population
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Genetic Drift

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  • genetic frequency changes due to random events
  • often occurs in small populations
  • often reduces genetic diversity
  • allele may become fixed while others are lost
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Gene flow

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alleles move in/out of a population
- tends to add genetic diversity to one population
- overall reduces the genetic differences between both populations

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Sister taxa

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lineage from the same node

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Basal Taxon

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lineage from the root remains unbranched

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Branch point
node where lineage diverges
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Clade
group that includes a common ancestor ad ALL the descendants (monophyletic groups)
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Cladistic analysis
grouping of organisms in a way that reflects their evolutionary relationship
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Paraphyletic clade
consists of ancestral species and some, but not all, descendants
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Polyphyletic group
includes distantly related species but does not include their most recent common ancestor
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monphyletic clade
consist of all ancestral species and all of its descendants
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Endosymbiotic theory
eukaryotic cells are believed to have evolved from early prokaryotes that were engulfed by by phagocytosis. Mitochondria and chloroplast are both organelles suggested to have arisen via endosymbiosis
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Lytic cycle
1. phage infects cell 2. phage DNA circularizes, remaining separate from the host DNA 3. phage DNA replicates and creates phage proteins which causes the assembly of new phage particles 4. cell lyses, releasing the phages
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lysogenic cycle
1. the phage infects the cell 2. phage DNA becomes incorperated into the host genome 3. The cell divides and prophage DNA is passed to daughter cells 4. under stressful conditions the phage DNA is excised from the bacterial chromosome and enters the lytic cycle
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Oxygenation of the atmosphere
ancestral cyanobacteria oxygenated the atmosphere, increasing O2 concentrations
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Gram positive bacteria characteristics
- have a single membrane and thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell wall - include pathogens such as anthrax and tetanus - purple
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Gram negative bacteria
- have two membranes and between them is a thin layer of peptidoglycan - outer layer is made out of lipopolysaccharide making them resist drugs and immune system - pink
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Endospores
Dormant and non-reproductive form that bacteria takes when in stressful conditions. They can survive heat and drought for years
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Capsule
tightly attached layer on bacterial cells
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Slime layer
loosley attached to bacteria and can be washed off
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Purpose of capsule and slime layer
1. adherence to other cells 2. resist attacks from the immune system 3. hold in moisture
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Stramenopiles
consist of diatoms, brown algae and oomycetes
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Diatoms
1. unicellular phytoplankton 2. key primary producers 3. silica walls 4. photoautotrophs
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Brown Algae
1. multicellular 2. large thallose form 3. cell wall w/ cellulose and algin 4. include kelp which is used to make algin
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Oomycetes
1. superficially resemble fungi 2. absorptive heterotrophs 3. cell walls have cellulose 4. diploid 5. spores have flagella 6. example includes Phytophthora infestant aka potato blight
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Composition of fungal cell wall
Cell walls are made out of chitin
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Sexual Fungal reproduction
- mating types (+)and (-) - homothallic where mycelium has both mating types and is self fertile - heterothallic where mycelia requires two different but compatible mycelia
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Fungal life cycle
1. plasmogamy: fusion of + & - hyphae 2. heterokaryotic stage: hyphae with unfused haploid nuclei of both types 3. karyogamy: fusion of +/- nuclei to form 2n zygote
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Characteristics of bryophytes
1. haploid gametophyte is dominant form 2. makes eggs and flagellated sperm 3. most are small, low growing, in moist areas 4. diploid sporophyte depends on gametophyte for food and water 5. sporohyte grows within the archegonium of gametopyte 6. sporangium makes many haploid spores
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Seedless Vascular Plants characteristics
1. branches sporophytes that are independent of gametophyte 2. diploid sporophyte dominates life cycle 3. transport in Xylem and phloem 4. have true roots and leaves
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Plants adaptations to dry land
1. seeds which offered embryo protection, nourishment and allows plants to disperse the next generation 2. pollen which protect the sperm from desiccation and isn't dependent on water in order to reach the female organs
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Embryonic development
1. zygote -> (clevage) -> 2. eight cell stage -> (clevage) -> 3. blastula stage -> (gastrulation) -> 4. grastula stage
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Blastula stage
single layer with hollow space called the blastocoel (filled with fluid)
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Blastopore
opening of the archenteron
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Archeteron
primitive gut
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4 distinct periods of animal evolution
1. Neoproterozoic 2. Paleozoic 3. Mesozoic 4. Cenozoic
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When did dinosaurs become extinct
Cretaceous period

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