Evolution

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What is genetic variation?
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Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA sequences among individuals within a population, which can lead to different traits.
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What are the main mechanisms of evolution?
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The main mechanisms of evolution include natural selection, mutation, gene flow, and genetic drift.
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What is natural selection?
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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
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What is the definition of evolution?
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Evolution is the change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.
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What is an inherited trait?
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An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring through genes.
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What role do predators play in natural selection?
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Predators can influence natural selection by affecting which individuals survive and reproduce based on their traits.
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What is the significance of studying embryos in evolutionary biology?
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Studying embryos helps scientists understand the developmental similarities and differences among species, indicating evolutionary relationships.
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