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The document contains a biology worksheet with questions about DNA structure, evolution, natural selection, variation, and extinction. Students are asked to define terms, describe processes, match DNA base pairs, differentiate models of evolution, and use organizers to compare concepts.

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Adaptation and Evolution - Unit 2 Assignment Drop Box

The document contains a biology worksheet with questions about DNA structure, evolution, natural selection, variation, and extinction. Students are asked to define terms, describe processes, match DNA base pairs, differentiate models of evolution, and use organizers to compare concepts.

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COQUITLAM OPEN LEARNING

Biology 11
PLO C1: Adaptation & Evolution Worksheet
UNIT 2 LESSON 1-3
STUDENT NAME:
DATE OF SUBMISSION:
1) a. Describe the basic structure of DNA. Please use words
and a diagram (2 marks) in your answer.

(3 marks)

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b. Match up the following bases into correct base pairs: A C G T
(1 mark)

2) Identify and explain the roles of DNA in evolution. (3 marks)


3) a. Define the term variation in the context of evolution. (2 marks)
b. How does sexual reproduction increase the variation of a species
and, consequently, what role does sex play in evolution? (2 marks)
4) Describe the process of natural selection. (3 marks)

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5) a. Define the Hardy-Weinberg Law (from the H-W Law module


you did). (1 mark)
b. Which of the 5 conditions is never met? (1 mark) Why not? (1 mark)
6) Use a comparison-contrast organizer to differentiate among
convergence, divergence, and speciation. (6 marks)
Process

Definition

Examples

Convergence
Divergence
Speciation

7) Use a comparison-contrast organizer to differentiate between the


gradual change model and the punctuated equilibrium model of
evolution. (2 marks)
Model of Evolution

Description

Gradual Change
Punctuated Equilibrium

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8) Use a 4-Point concept map to define extinction and describe the


role of extinction in evolution. (5 marks)
Def:

CHARACTERISTICS

EXTINCTION

EXAMPLE

TOTAL:

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