Biological Evolution Flashcard

Biological Evolution Flashcard

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12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is mutualism?

Back

Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction. An example is a bee pollinating a flower while receiving nutrients.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do invasive plants affect native ecosystems?

Back

Invasive plants can damage the environment by competing with native species, changing plant communities, and altering biodiversity.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does a primary consumer play in a food web?

Back

A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers (plants) to obtain energy. For example, a snail is a primary consumer.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are mass extinctions?

Back

Mass extinctions are events where a significant number of species die out in a relatively short period, often due to sudden catastrophic events or rapid environmental changes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the mechanisms of biological evolution?

Back

The mechanisms of biological evolution include natural selection, genetic drift, mutations, and gene flow.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define natural selection.

Back

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

7.

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Front

What is genetic drift?

Back

Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution that refers to random changes in the frequency of alleles in a population.

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