Evolving Biodiversity

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What is the term for evolution that gives rise to new species, genera, families, classes, or phyla?

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Macroevolution

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What is the change in genetic composition over time called?

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Evolution

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What is a set of traits expressed by an individual known as?

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Phenotype

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What is the process by which humans select which individuals breed, typically with a preconceived set of traits in mind?

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Artificial selection

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What is the complete set of genes in an individual called?

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Genotype

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What is the term for the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

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Biodiversity

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What is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring?

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Natural selection

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What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?

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Genotype

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What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?

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Microevolution refers to small evolutionary changes within a species, while macroevolution refers to large-scale changes that result in the formation of new species.

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What is the role of gene flow in evolution?

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