Evolution/Natural Selection/ Common Ancestry

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What is 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 natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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Who proposed the theory of natural selection?

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Charles Darwin proposed the theory of natural selection.

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is gene flow?

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Gene flow is the transfer of genetic material between populations, which can affect genetic diversity.

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What is mutation?

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Mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of an organism, which can lead to new traits.

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What is extinction?

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Extinction is the end of an organism or a group of organisms, often due to environmental changes.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a trait that allows an organism to blend in with its environment to avoid detection.

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What is the significance of the peppered moth in evolution?

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The peppered moth is an example of natural selection, where dark moths became more common due to industrial pollution.

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What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Natural selection occurs naturally, while artificial selection is the process by which humans breed organisms for desired traits.

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