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Chapter 3 Gap Notes

Biology 11

Mr Carmichael

Name: ____________________ Date: __________ Block: _____

 

 

Chapter 3 – Theories to Explain Variation

Read pages 90-104. Use the text, sidebars, and illustrations to answer the questions below:

 

What is the purpose of scientific theories?

 

What do the theories of evolution attempt to explain?

 

Describe the theory of Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is the main contribution of Lamarck to modern evolutionary theory?

 

 

Describe the theory of Charles Darwin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is adaptation?

 

 

 

 

 

What are the three main types of adaptation? For each one, give three examples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is gradualism?

 

 

What is punctuated equilibrium?

 

 

Describe two causes of rapid evolution

 

 

 

 

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