Origin of Ideas About Origins (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What distinguishes a scientific theory from a hypothesis?
What distinguishes a scientific theory from a hypothesis?
Theory is extensively tested & supported
What does biological evolution specifically refer to?
What does biological evolution specifically refer to?
Heritable genetic changes in populations
Where are the oldest fossils typically found?
Where are the oldest fossils typically found?
In the deepest, oldest rock layers
What does biogeographical evidence suggest about organisms in similar environments?
What does biogeographical evidence suggest about organisms in similar environments?
They share common ancestral forms
What does greater genetic similarity between species indicate?
What does greater genetic similarity between species indicate?
They are more closely related
What genetic feature do all life forms share?
What genetic feature do all life forms share?
Identical DNA structure
What does crossing over during meiosis create?
What does crossing over during meiosis create?
New combinations of genes
Which process introduces new traits that can be inherited?
Which process introduces new traits that can be inherited?
Mutations
What groundbreaking work did Charles Darwin publish?
What groundbreaking work did Charles Darwin publish?
The Origin of Species
What are the four main types of evidence supporting evolution?
What are the four main types of evidence supporting evolution?
Fossils, biogeography, genetics, other