Natural vs. Artificial Selection

Genetic variation is the diversity in gene frequencies, which leads to differences in traits among individuals.

Survive and reproduce, as fitness refers to an organism's ability to adapt and thrive in its environment.

A trait is the quality or characteristic of an organism, such as color, size, or shape.

Natural Selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

Selective Breeding is the intentional mating of organisms to produce desired traits in offspring.

Natural selection occurs without human intervention, while artificial selection is controlled by humans to enhance specific traits.

Genetic variation provides the raw material for natural selection, allowing populations to adapt to changing environments.

Fitness refers to an organism's ability to survive, reproduce, and pass on its genes to the next generation.

Selective breeding is a human-directed process, while natural selection is a natural process driven by environmental pressures.

An example is the coloration of a moth, which can affect its visibility to predators.