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This document presents a detailed and verified question-and-answer guide for BSC 1011 Exam 1, covering essential biological principles. Topics include micro- and macroevolution, mutation causes and effects, Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance (codominance, epigenetics, polygenic traits), natural selection, gene flow, genetic drift, and speciation types (e.g., allopatric). It also defines core genetic and evolutionary terms, explains the structure of phylogenetic trees, and addresses scientific theory characteristics. Perfect for biology majors and pre-health students preparing for foundational biology exams.

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BSC 101: Fundamental Concepts in Biology Exam 1
questions with accurate answers
2 ways to define evolution Ans✓✓✓ -micro evolution
-macro evolution


adenine pairs with Ans✓✓✓ thymine


all the genetic variation we observe in populations originally arose
through a mutation Ans✓✓✓ true


allele Ans✓✓✓ Different forms of a gene


allopatric speciation Ans✓✓✓ 1. populations become geographically
separated
2. gene flow is interrupted
3. genetic and phenotype changes accumulate
4. reproduction becomes less and less likely and eventually impossible


analogous structures Ans✓✓✓ structures that do not have a common
evolutionary origin but are similar in function


biological fitness Ans✓✓✓ the degree to which an individual can
reproduce and have its genes represented in the next generation

, biological species Ans✓✓✓ group of organisms who are able to mate
and produce viable offspring


causes of mutation Ans✓✓✓ -error in DNA replication
-mutagens


characteristics of scientific theory Ans✓✓✓ -many lines of converging
evidence
-no contradictory evidence
-explains a vast range of observations


consequences of a mutation Ans✓✓✓ 1. neutral- no change in
phenotype
2. beneficial- increased fitness
3. negative- reduced fitness


cytosine pairs with Ans✓✓✓ Guanine


dependent variable Ans✓✓✓ the thing we measure


Do we use the word proof? Ans✓✓✓ no


dominant = Ans✓✓✓ 1

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