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July 2020
AP Biology-2020-2021
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(1b) Pollan writes that, “domestication can be overdone, the human quest to control nature’s wildness can go too far.” (56). In what ways does the story of the modern apple confirm and/or challenge this idea? Do you agree with Pollan's conclusion?
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(1a) In his introduction to The Botany of Desire, Pollan claims, “Evolution may reward interdependence” (xvi). What do you think is meant by this? Can you think of some examples of evolution and/or co-evolution in which interdependence is rewarded (from the book or otherwise)?
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2(b) What do you think Pollan means when he says “mutations that nature would have rejected out of hand in the wild sometimes prove to be brilliant adaptations in an environment shaped by human desire?” (81) What other examples of this can you think of? In what ways does culture select traits within people?
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2(a) In The Tulip chapter, Pollan points out that, “Though many flowers, like the lilies, possess both male and female organs, they go to great lengths to avoid pollinating themselves.” (71). Instead, such flowers favor reproducing with another individual. From a genetic standpoint, why does this make sense? What might be some potential benefits and drawbacks of self-pollinating versus cross-pollinating?
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3(b). Pollan states, “It’s a fallacy to assume that whatever is, is that way for a good Darwinian reason.” In your own words, what do you think he means by? How might this challenge or expand upon how we see natural selection?
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3(a). The chemical structure of THC (the psychotropic molecule found in marijuana) has not changed over time. So why is it that human’s relationship to Marijuana has changed so much throughout history? Think of biological, cultural, and historical reasons from throughout the chapter.
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