7.6 Continuing Evolution
in AP Biology
Evolution has led to new, rapidly spreading diseases, called emerging diseases.
To Think About:
How has it been determined that all life has evolved and continues to evolve? How does resistance contribute to evolution? How do pathogens contribute to the evolution of other populations?
Watch: AP Daily Video Continuing Evolution
Answer the Following Questions:
- Life evolves because environments _________________________
- List three mechanisms of genetic change and give at least one example of each
- What do transition fossils show us?
- Why does resistance to chemicals evolve?
- What is a pathogen?
- Pathogens ________________ with the host.
Supplementary Resources:
- Bozeman Science: Mr. Andersen’s “Evolution Continues” video (Artificial selection, Natural selection, Sexual Selection)
Nextstrain: Phylogeny of COVID-19 Virus
