1. Introduction to Biology

Which bird trait is an example of a derived trait?

Which term best describes a heritable trait that increases an organism's chance of survival and reproduction in a particular environment?

Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring in the process of natural selection?

What observations did Darwin make about the tortoises of the Galapagos Islands that contributed to his theory of natural selection?

Which statement is true about conservation versus preservation in the context of natural selection and evolution?

Which term best describes the process in which unequal survival and reproduction result from the presence or absence of particular traits within a population?

Which of the following factors can cause secondary succession in an ecosystem?

In evolutionary terms, an organism's fitness is measured by its __________.

In vertical evolution, new species evolve from pre-existing species by accumulation of:

In his studies of natural selection, which animals did Charles Darwin famously observe and describe on the Galápagos Islands, leading to important insights about evolution?

Why is camouflage considered an adaptation in the context of natural selection and evolution?

Which two of the following provide compelling evidence supporting the theory of evolution?

What is the process called in which organisms best suited to their environment survive and reproduce?

Georges Cuvier proposed catastrophism and the principle of superposition after observing which of the following?

Which of the following correctly lists the four steps of natural selection?