Natural Selection & Selective Breeding

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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 does evolution refer to?

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Evolution refers to the change over time in the characteristics of a species.

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Who decides which traits are passed on in natural selection?

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Nature decides which traits should be passed on in natural selection.

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How can selective breeding be used to improve apple production?

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Farmers can increase apple production by choosing trees that consistently have the most apples.

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What is an example of natural selection?

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Over time, honeysuckle flowers develop a sweet smell to attract pollinators, which is an example of natural selection.

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is a process used by humans to develop new organisms with desirable characteristics.

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What is the main difference between natural selection and selective breeding?

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Natural selection is driven by environmental factors, while selective breeding is controlled by humans.

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What role does variation play in natural selection?

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Variation among individuals in a population is essential for natural selection, as it provides the traits that may be favored.

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What is adaptation in the context of natural selection?

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Adaptation refers to the process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment through natural selection.

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Can natural selection lead to the evolution of a species?

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Yes, natural selection can lead to the evolution of a species over time as advantageous traits become more common.