What are the differences between Natural Selection &
Sexual Selection? Define and explain each (including the...
What are the differences between Natural Selection &
Sexual Selection? Define and explain each (including the basic
principles of Evolutionary Changes and the concepts of Natural
Selection) with examples from the readings and class.
Explain the differences between the evolutionary theories of
Charles Darwin's natural selection and Lynn Margulis Endosymbiosis.
Are the theories testable and expensive, according to Steven
Gould's standards? Does the apparent contradiction between the
theories weaken or strengthen the theory of evolution? Why or why
not? Feel free to address Michael Pollan's discussion about planets
and Lovelock's Gaia theory to round out your ideas.
The distinction between artificial selection and natural selection is important to master. Consider a bacteria that does not cause human disease. Describe these processes using illustrative examples. Your examples may be fictitious, but they need to be realistic and make biological sense 1. Describe a specific example in which the bacteria changes (evolves) in a manner that Illustrates artificial selection. Your description should contain an explanation 2. Describe a specific example in which the bacteria changes (evolves) in a manner that illustrates...