Genetics Vocab Quiz!!! When class starts!

Vocabulary Words Definitions Drill Instructions: This is an individual Drill. Match the definition with the Vocabulary word that best describes the vocabulary word. Vocabulary Words Definitions ___ Natural Selection ___ Adaptation ___ Variation ___ Classification ___ Homologous Structures ___ Common ancestor ___ DNA analysis ___ Mutations Organisms ability to change to their environment through generations of offspring Ability for an organism to survive in it’s environment Describes as “survival of the fittest” Ability to organize organisms into groups based on similar characteristics Parts of organisms that are similar in structure but have different functions Describes how all organisms have similar characteristics The “best way” to identify the relatedness of organisms Random genetic variations with in a species that causes unique difference with in a population of organisms.

objective Students to apply vocabulary for the HSA assessment IOT review for the HSA Biology exam Drill: 15 min Notes: 30 min Gallery Walk: 25 min Gallery Walk review: 10min Exit Ticket: 10 min

Evolution genetic changes in a species over time; slow process of change from one form to another

Natural Selection Process by which individuals better suited to their environment survive and reproduce most successfully; also called survival of the fittest

Variation differences that exist between individuals of the same species

Adaptation Inherited characteristic that increases an organism’s survival

Homologous Structure Limbs that function differently and look differently on the outside yet have similar internal bone structure, indicates a common ancestor

Mutation Change in a DNA sequence that affects genetic information. Leads to genetic variation.

Common Ancestor Genetic common relative to which species are related

Genetic Variation Event that all organisms are genetically different from any other organisms of the same species

Classification Systematic arrangement in groups of categories according to establish criteria

Prokaryote Unicellular organism lacking a nucleus

Eukaryote Organism that is made up of cells that contains a nuclei

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objective Students to apply vocabulary for the HSA assessment IOT review for the HSA Biology exam