Evolutionary Theories, Natural Selection, and Adaptations

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Goal

Compare evolutionary mechanisms, explain how natural selection acts on genetic variation, and examine reasons for extinction.

Comparing Evolutionary Theories: Lamarck vs. Darwin

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Explain cell theory, identify organelles under a microscope, and model passive and active transport across cell membranes.

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Compare modes of reproduction and cell division, and apply Mendelian principles to predict inheritance patterns.

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Compare evolutionary mechanisms, explain how natural selection acts on genetic variation, and examine reasons for extinction.

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