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CLEP Natural Sciences
Origin, Evolution, Classification of Life
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02/01/2014

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Term
5 Kingdom System
Definition
1. Prokarya - Archae Eubacteria
2. Protista - single/multicellular algae/eukaryotes
3. Fungi - single celled/multicelled Eukaryotes
4. Plantae - photosynthetic organisms
5. Animalae - multicellular complex heterotrophs
Term
Hierarchy of Taxa (smallest to largest)
Definition
1. Species 2. Genus 3. Family 4. Order 5. Class 6. Phylum 7. Kingdom 8. Life
Term
Speciation
Definition
formation of new species
Term
Darwin's theory of Evolution
Definition
Natural selection
Term
Variation
Definition
Individuals in a population differ, some differences are heritible
Term
Overproduction
Definition
Populations produce more offspring than the environment can support
Term
Competition
Definition
Organisms compete for resources
Term
Fitness Advantage
Definition
Some individuals are better able to attain resources and survive that others. These individuals will reproduce and produce offspring
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Adaptation
Definition
The genes that enhance survival will increase in the population.
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Origin, ,Evolution, Classification of Life
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