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1
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Which two domains stem from the prokaryotes kingdom

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Bacteria and archea

2
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What does the term adaptive radiation mean

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The emergence of numerous species from a common ancestor

3
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What is the definition of phylogeny

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The evolutionary relationship between organisms

4
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What does homologous structure mean

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They share a similar structure but have a different structure

5
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What does analogous structure mean

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They have different structures but similar function and different origin

6
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How can homologous and analogous structures be used for evidence of evolution

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It suggests a common ancestor

7
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What Is the definition of species

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Group of organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring

8
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What are the factors that affect Simpsons diversity

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Species richness
Evenness
Overall abundance of one species means that biodiversity can fall

9
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What does polymorphism mean

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Describes the presences of several different forms of types of individuals among the members of a single species

10
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What are the five kingdoms

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Animal
Plant
Fungi
Protoctista
Prokaryote
11
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What are the three domains

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Bacteria archea and eukarya

12
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Define polymorphism

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Describes the presence of several different forms or types of individuals among the member of a single species

13
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What does a phylogenetic tree diagram show

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Represents the evolutionary history of different species and indicates common ancestors and lines of descent

14
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What are the two things required to construct a phylogenetic tree diagram

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Molecular data and homologous structures

15
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Give an example of a homologous structure

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Pentadactyl limb