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C V A Biology Unit 5 – Scientific Connections E5.02.1 Evolutionary Relationships Lab Introduction In this lab we will explore the scientific theory of evolution by recognizing and explaining ways in which genetic variation and environmental factors contribute to evolution by natural selection and diversity of organisms. Predators will act as agents of selection on the prey, a species whose members vary in color. Learning Goals- After completing this assignment, students will: identify different types of evolutionary adaptations explain ways in which genetic variation and environmental factors contribute to evolution by natural selection and diversity simulate the effects of natural selection and genetic variation under specific environmental conditions Return to Lesson L5.02 page 6 to access this lab. Use the information in this lesson to help you complete this assignment. Test the theory of evolution by completing the natural selection lab. Be sure to complete the Natural Selection Lab Report. Be sure to view the rubric located on page 6 of this lesson before you begin. As you complete each slide of the Natural Selection Virtual Lab Activity, please fill in this lab report with the appropriate information and data. Student Name: Camila Mendoza Teacher Name: Mis. Brown PURPOSE: List the purpose of the lab here: The purpose of this Natural Selection Lab is to identify different types of evolutionary adaptations, explain ways genetic variation and environmental factors contribute to evolution, and the effects of natural selection and genetic PROBLEM: How does a population change as a result of natural selection? The environment, and the survival rate in each generation, the survival rate of the white and brown rabbits based on the type of environment, the predator. HYPOTHESES: List your predictions for the lab here: The rate of survival will rise for white rabbits in a light-colored environment while the survival rate will lower for the brown rabbits, and the survival rate of the Brown rabbits will rise in a dark colored environment while the survival rate for the white rabbits will lower MATERIALS: The Natural Selection Virtual Lab Activity Natural Selection Lab Report (this document)
C V A Biology Unit 5 – Scientific Connections E5.02.1 Evolutionary Relationships Lab PROCEDURES: The procedures are listed in Natural Selection Virtual Lab Activity. You do not need to include them here. DATA & OBSERVATIONS : Table 1: Rabbits in the Light Colored Environment Generation Rate of Survival for White Rabbits Rate of Survival for Brown Rabbits 1 57% 43% 2 68% 32% 3 78% 22% 4 88% 12% 5 99% 1% Table 1: Rabbits in the Dark Colored Environment Generation Rate of Survival for White Rabbits Rate of Survival for Brown Rabbits 1 35% 65% 2 26% 74% 3 10% 90% 4 4% 96% 5 3% 97% Data Analysis Part 1: In your data tables you recorded the percentage of the rate of survival for both the white and brown rabbit in both the light-colored and the dark-colored environments.
C V A Biology Unit 5 – Scientific Connections E5.02.1 Evolutionary Relationships Lab Data Analysis Part 2: Using your percentages in part 1, create a graph that represents the rate of survival for the white and brown rabbits in each type of environment . Conclusion: Answer the following reflection questions in the conclusion of your lab report. 1. Were your hypotheses correct or incorrect? Why or why not? It was correct because the percent of white bunny's was higher in the lighter environment and the brown bunny's was higher in the darker environment. 2. Using Table 1, which color rabbit had the higher rate of survival in the light-colored (white) environment? Explain why this occurred. The white bunny's because their fur matched the environment better than the brown bunny's. 3. Using Table 2, which color rabbit had the higher rate of survival in the dark-colored (brown) environment? Explain why this occurred. The brown bunny's because their fur matched the environment better the white bunny's. Questions: Using what you have learned from the lesson and the virtual lab activity, answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. How did the colors of each type of prey affect its population size over time? Depending on the color of the environment, the bunny with the fur color that matched it better would have a better survival rate because it was their camouflage.
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