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Unit VI - Evolution

Unit VI - Evolution. ~ a unifying theme of biology ~. Introduction to Evolution. What does biological “evolution” mean? Change in organisms over time How does this relate to the “origin of life”? It doesn’t…two different topics! Much more evidence to support evolution

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Unit VI - Evolution

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  1. Unit VI - Evolution ~ a unifying theme of biology ~

  2. Introduction to Evolution • What does biological “evolution” mean? • Change in organisms over time • How does this relate to the “origin of life”? • It doesn’t…two different topics! • Much more evidence to support evolution • Remember: science deals with natural world, not belief

  3. Introduction to Evolution • How could “life” have started? • Old Idea: • “spontaneous generation” (abiogenesis)…nonliving matter makes living • Disproved by Redi and Pasteur • New Idea: • “biogenesis”…life comes from life

  4. Introduction to Evolution • So, then where did the first cells come from? • Early earth • Very hot; volcanoes; violent storms/lightning • Miller & Urey experiment • Under early earth conditions, organic compounds form & group together into “protocells”

  5. Introduction to Evolution • But, when did we actually get cells? And how? • Evidence of first cells • 3.4 bln yrs ago • Most likely anaerobic bacteria (no O2 in air) • First photosynthetic cells • 2.8 bln yrs ago • Increased O2 in atmosphere • Led to ozone layer that protects from UV rays = more cells • Aerobic cells could now develop

  6. Darwin’s Idea • How did Darwin form ideas about evolution? • Fossils showed organisms changed over time

  7. Darwin’s Idea • How did Darwin form ideas about evolution? • Geologists showed that earth was very old

  8. Darwin’s Idea • How did Darwin form ideas about evolution? • He saw diverse species (ex: finches on Galapagos Islands, all with variations)

  9. Darwin’s Idea • How did Darwin form ideas about evolution? • Malthus noticed populations grow faster than their food supplies (they produce too many offspring)

  10. Darwin’s Ideas • What did Darwin conclude about species? • He identified that populations change due to “natural selection” (nature selects who goes on)

  11. Darwin’s Ideas • What did Darwin conclude about species? • Four assumptions: • Populations produce large #’s of offspring (more than can survive with given food) • Individuals in population have variations • Certain variations are more useful (these will survive better) • Over time, “good” genes prevail in the population, while “bad” ones fade out

  12. Evidence for Evolution • What direct evidence supports this theory? • Changes in populations over time • Ex: peppered moth

  13. Evidence for Evolution • What direct evidence supports this theory? • Structural adaptations • Ex: mimicry; camouflage

  14. Evidence for Evolution • What direct evidence supports this theory? • Physiological changes • Ex: drug-resistant bacteria; • Ex: pesticide-resistant insects

  15. Evidence for Evolution • Is there indirect evidence of evolution? • Fossils • show changes through time

  16. Evidence for Evolution • Is there indirect evidence of evolution? • Embryology • Early similarities may show relation

  17. Evidence for Evolution • Is there indirect evidence of evolution? • Embryology • Early similarities may show relation

  18. Evidence for Evolution • Is there indirect evidence of evolution? • Embryology

  19. Evidence for Evolution • Is there indirect evidence of evolution? • Biochemistry • Similar chemicals in most life forms (DNA, ATP) • More similarities in code means closer relationship

  20. Evidence for Evolution • Is there indirect evidence of evolution? • Anatomy • Homologous structures • Similar origin, but may now have different function • Shows common ancestry • Ex: bird wing, whale flipper, human arm

  21. Evidence for Evolution • Is there indirect evidence of evolution? • Anatomy • Analogous structures • Similar function, but very different structure • Shows separate development…not related • Ex: bird wing & butterfly wing

  22. Evidence for Evolution • Is there indirect evidence of evolution? • Anatomy

  23. Evidence for Evolution • Is there indirect evidence of evolution? • Anatomy • Vestigial structures • A part that no longer serves a purpose • Ex: snake hip bones; human wisdom teeth

  24. Mechanisms of Evolution • Can individuals evolve? • No! • Genes are genes…cannot alter them* • Only populations can evolve • Gene pool = sum of all genes in population

  25. Mechanisms of Evolution • How do populations evolve? • Any factor that affects genes in gene pool may disrupt equilibrium…leads to change (evolution) • Mutations may cause a shift • Smaller populations more affected…higher chance to concentrate recessives • Organisms moving in/out cause changes • Large populations not as affected by these factors

  26. Mechanisms of Evolution • How do species evolve? • Called “speciation” (same species can breed) • Geographic isolation • keeps individuals apart so cannot interbreed…over time they develop different traits (Ex: finches on islands)

  27. Mechanisms of Evolution • How do species evolve? • Called “speciation” (same species can breed) • Geographic isolation

  28. Mechanisms of Evolution • How do species evolve? • Called “speciation” (same species can breed) • Reproductive isolation • no longer capable of interbreeding (timing, parts, gametes differ,…)

  29. Mechanisms of Evolution • How fast can species evolve? • Gradualism • Species start up over long time with gradual changes (millions of years) • Punctuated equilibrium • Speciation occurs in quick bursts with equilibrium in between (~10,000 yrs or less)

  30. Mechanisms of Evolution • How fast can species evolve?

  31. Mechanisms of Evolution • Does evolution show patterns? • Divergent evolution • Ancestral species evolves into many species that fit different habitats • Ex: finches; common on islands

  32. Mechanisms of Evolution • Does evolution show patterns? • Convergent evolution • Distantly related organisms end up with similar traits • Occurs when have similar habitats • Ex: cactus in S. American & African deserts

  33. Mechanisms of Evolution • Does evolution show patterns? • Convergent evolution

  34. Modes of Selection

  35. Directional Selection Pushes toward ONE extreme or the other Ex: in dry years, beak size pushed to larger

  36. Diversifying Selection Pushes toward both extremes Ex: small beak for soft seeds; large beak for hard seeds; medium beak is bad at both types of seeds so selected against

  37. Stabilizing Selection • Pushes to average • Ex: cactus with few spines eaten by animals more; cactus with too many spines invaded by more parasites

  38. The End

  39. Quiz – Evolutionfor use with Questions 1 & 2

  40. Quiz – Evolutionfor use with Questions 3-5

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  42. Quiz – Evolutionfor use with Question 7

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