Artificial Selection Flashcard

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What is the process by which individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce?

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Natural selection.

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What is the process of selecting organisms with desired traits to be parents of the next generation?

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Selective breeding.

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What is the term for creating an organism that is genetically identical to the organism from which it was produced?

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Cloning.

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What is another name for natural selection?

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Survival of the fittest.

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What is the process called when humans breed plants or animals for specific traits?

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Artificial selection.

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What is the term for the variety of different traits within a species?

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Variation.

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What is the main difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Natural selection occurs naturally, while artificial selection is controlled by humans.

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What is a common example of artificial selection in agriculture?

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Breeding crops for higher yields.

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What is the role of genetic variation in natural selection?

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Genetic variation provides the raw material for evolution, allowing some individuals to survive and reproduce better than others.

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What is a potential negative consequence of selective breeding?

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Inbreeding can lead to reduced genetic diversity and increased risk of genetic disorders.