Genetic Variation

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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 is a trait?

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A trait is a specific characteristic of an organism that is inherited from its parents, such as eye color or the shape of a chicken’s comb.

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What is an example of a structural adaptation?

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A long neck of a giraffe is an example of a structural adaptation that helps it reach high leaves.

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process of humans breeding animals or plants with desired traits to produce offspring with those traits.

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What is genetic engineering?

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Genetic engineering is the process of taking a gene from one species and inserting it into another species to create desired traits.

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What is environmental variation?

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Environmental variation refers to differences among individuals in a population caused by environmental factors, such as climate or food availability.

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What is an adaptive feature?

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An adaptive feature is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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How does hibernation serve as a protective adaptation?

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Hibernation allows animals to conserve energy and survive during periods of food scarcity, especially in winter.

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What role does camouflage play in survival?

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Camouflage helps organisms blend into their environment, making it harder for predators to spot them.

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What is the difference between a physical trait and a behavioral trait?

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A physical trait is a structural characteristic (like fur color), while a behavioral trait is an action or behavior (like migration patterns).