Ap Bio Ch25&26 Vocab

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Phylogeny

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The evolutionary history of a species or group of related species.

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Specific Epithet

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The second part of a binomial, which is unique for each species in a genus.

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Kingdom

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A taxonomic category, the second broadest after domain.

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Restriction Maps

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A map of known restriction sites within a sequence of DNA. Require the use of restriction enzymes.

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Systematics

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The analytical study of the diversity and relationship of organsims, both present-day and extinct.

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Family

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In classification, the taxonomic category above genus.

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Taxon

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The named taxonomic unit at any given level of classification.

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Division

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Any any of Linnaeus' seven levels of classification.

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Phylogenetic Trees

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A branching diagram that represents a hypothesis about evolutionary relationships.

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Order

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In classification, the taxonomic category above family.

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Convergent Evolution

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Acquisition of similar characteristics in unrelated lineages due to sharing a similar ecology role.

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Absolute Dating

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The process of determining an approximate age in years for an archaeological or palaeontological site or artifact.

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Binomial Nomenclature

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The two-part latinized name of a species, consisting of genus and species.

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Class

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In classification, the taxonomic category above order.

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Analogy

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Similarity between two species that is due to convergent evolution rather than to descent from a common ancestor with the same trait.

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Relative Dating

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The science determining the relative order of past events, without necessarily determining their absolute age.

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Genus

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A taxonomic category above the species level, designated by the first word of a species' two-part scientific name.

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Phylum

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In classification, the taxonomic category above class.

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Hybridization

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In genetics, the mating, or crossing, of two true-breeding varieties.

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Stromatolites

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Rocklike structure composed of layers of prokaryotes and sediment.

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Protobionts

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An aggregate of abiotically produced molecules surrounded by a membrane or membrane-like sructure.

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Ribozyme

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An enzyme-like RNA molecule that catalyzes reactions during RNA splicing.