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The document discusses the evolution of webbed feet in ducks, explaining that random genetic mutations led to their development and that not all ducks developed them simultaneously or to the same extent. It emphasizes that traits providing survival advantages, such as webbed feet or non-toxicity in mushrooms, become more prevalent through natural selection. The document also critiques the outdated Inheritance of Acquired Characters model in favor of the Natural Selection model as the correct mechanism of evolution.

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Evolution Example Answers

The document discusses the evolution of webbed feet in ducks, explaining that random genetic mutations led to their development and that not all ducks developed them simultaneously or to the same extent. It emphasizes that traits providing survival advantages, such as webbed feet or non-toxicity in mushrooms, become more prevalent through natural selection. The document also critiques the outdated Inheritance of Acquired Characters model in favor of the Natural Selection model as the correct mechanism of evolution.

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Evolution and Natural Selection - Example Answers

Questions and Answers

1. How did webbed feet first appear in ducks?

Answer: Random genetic mutations led to the development of webbed feet.

2. Did all ducks develop webbed feet at the same time?

Answer: No, at first only some ducks were born with webbed feet.

3. Did all ducks develop the same amount of webbing on their feet?

Answer: No, different mutations caused different amounts of webbing.

4. What happened after ducks developed webbed feet?

Answer: Ducks with webbed feet swam efficiently, leading to better survival and reproduction.

5. Which of the above pictures clearly explains the evolution of non-poisonous mushrooms from poisonous

mushrooms?

Answer: Natural Selection

Explanation:

- Evolution is driven by random genetic mutations and natural selection.

- Traits that offer survival advantages (like webbed feet or non-toxicity) become more common over

generations.

- The Natural Selection model shows the correct mechanism of evolution, not the outdated Inheritance of

Acquired Characters model.

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