Cuvier, Lamarck, and Erasmus Darwin All Shared an Idea of Evolution;

question 29

Multiple Choice

Cuvier, Lamarck, and Erasmus Darwin all shared an idea of evolution; however, their ideas all lacked

• A) the longevity necessary for evolution to take place.
• B) a basic understanding of inheritance.
• C) an understanding of variation.
• D) a description of natural selection, a key mechanism for evolutionary change.

Recognize the role and mechanism of retinal ganglion cells in vision.

Describe the genetic and physiological basis of complete lack of color vision.

Explain the concept of ocular dominance columns and their significance in vision.

Grasp the minimum requirements for color vision in humans.

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Definitions:

Plessy v. Ferguson

The 1896 Supreme Court decision that upheld racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine, later overturned by Brown v. Board of Education in 1954.

Racial Segregation

The systemic separation of people into racial or ethnic groups in daily life, including housing, education, and employment.

Jim Crow Laws

Racial segregation laws enacted between the late 19th and mid-20th centuries in the Southern United States, enforcing racial discrimination against African Americans.

Reconstruction

The period (1865-1877) following the American Civil War, during which the Southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union.