evolution
Who is known as the father of the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
What book did Charles Darwin write to explain his theory of evolution?
On the Origin of Species
Which mechanism is the main driving force of evolution?
Natural Selection
What is the term for preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms?
Fossils
Which concept refers to the passing of traits from parent to offspring?
Heredity
What is the term for a change in the DNA sequence?
Mutation
What term describes the formation of new and distinct species over time?
Speciation
What is the name of the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring?
Natural Selection
Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure in humans?
The appendix
Which scientist independently conceived the theory of natural selection along with Charles Darwin?
Alfred Russel Wallace