Problem
A. Discuss at least 5 different mutations and adaptation in the human population (skin color, eye color, lactose intolerance etc). How are some of these mutations beneficial?
B. Give an overview of the Darwins finches in modern times. How do these finches demonstrate natural selection? YouTube Video: "Evolution in the Galapagos".
C. How are natural selection, evolution and competitive exclusion related? Define and give examples.
D. What is artificial selection? How does it support the theory of natural selection? Discuss at least 4 examples which demonstrate how humans use artificial selection.
E. What is a hybrid and why are some hybrids sterile but some can reproduce with their parents and siblings? How do hybrids occur? Discuss at least 5 examples of hybrids.
F. Give the taxonomic record for humans (Kingdom, Phylum etc ). Ex: Kingdom = animalia
G. Discuss how a keystone species can influence an ecosystem.
H. What animals show the R life history pattern? Which show K/ List 5 characteristics of R species and 5 of K.