Biology Final Study Guide pt.

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Vocabulary Term Definition Example

1. Heterozygous

2. Homozygous

Dominant

3. Tectonic

Plates

4. Natural

Selection

5. The phenotypes for dog hair are H for curly and h for straight. Which genotype will show the straight hair?

A. HH B. Hh

C. hh D. None of the above

6. Birds and snakes share a common ancestor from over 250 million years ago but now they show many physical

Differences. These differences are most likely the result of

A. coevolution between species. B. molecular clocks ticking at different rates.

C. differences in alleles of the ancestor. D. the long-term accumulation of mutations.

7. Which ideas support the idea of tectonic plate movement? Select all correct answers.

A. Climate change B. Similar fossils on different continents

C. Current land masses fit together D. Evolution

8. Identify the traits that are adaptations. Select all correct answers.

A. Camouflage B. Brain size

C. Beak size D. Wings

9. Name 2 ways that show organisms can have a common ancestor. Explain each one.

A.

B.

10. A forest fire can affect the environment on many different levels. Name 2 spheres that can be affect by a forest

fire and explain how.

A.

B.