Evolution Review (except types of selection, cladograms)

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What is evolution?

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Evolution is the process through which species change over time through genetic variation and natural selection.

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What role do mutations play in evolution?

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Mutations are changes in DNA that create genetic diversity, which is essential for evolution as they can lead to new traits.

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What is natural selection?

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

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What is artificial selection?

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Artificial selection is the intentional breeding of organisms by humans for desired traits.

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What is an innate behavior?

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Innate behavior is a genetically instinctive behavior that an organism can perform without prior experience.

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How do fossils provide evidence for evolution?

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Fossils show how life forms present today are different from those in the past, indicating changes over time.

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What is the significance of Darwin's finches in evolutionary theory?

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Darwin's finches demonstrated how species adapt to different environments, as seen in the variation of their beak sizes and shapes.

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What is genetic variation?

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Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA among individuals within a population, which is crucial for evolution.

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What is the difference between learned behavior and innate behavior?

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Learned behavior is acquired through experience, while innate behavior is instinctive and does not require learning.

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What is the concept of survival of the fittest?

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Survival of the fittest refers to the idea that individuals best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.