Section: Module 16: Lesson 1: Evolution and Speciation | Biology | NextGenU.org
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Learning Objectives:
- Describe how the present-day theory of evolution was developed and discuss its misconceptions.
- Explain convergent and divergent evolution.
- Describe homologous and vestigial structures.
- Define species and describe how species are identified as different.
- Describe genetic variables that lead to speciation.
- Identify prezygotic and postzygotic reproductive barriers.
- Explain allopatric and sympatric speciation.
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Read the content before the heading "Charles Darwin and Natural Selection" and the content under the heading "Misconceptions of Evolution." (9 minutes)
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Read the content under the heading "Processes and Patterns of Evolution." ( 5 minutes)
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Read the content under the heading "Evidence of Evolution." ( 8 minutes)
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Read the content under the heading "Species and the Ability to Reproduce." ( 5 minutes)
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Read the content under the heading "Speciation." (4 minutes)
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Read the content under the heading "Reproductive Isolation." (8 minutes)
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Read the content under the headings "Allopatric Speciation" and "Sympatric Speciation." (12 minutes)
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- Describe how the present-day theory of evolution was developed and discuss its misconceptions.