Unit 5 Science Vocab

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adaptation

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A characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its natural environment.

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competition

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Occurs when more than one individual or population tries to make use of the same resource.

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genes

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A segment of DNA that carries the genetic information that controls traits.

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mutations

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Change in an organism that occurs when DNA is damaged or changed.

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natural selection

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The process by which organisms best adapted to their environment survive & reproduce to pass on favorable traits to their offspring.

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offspring

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Children or young that are the results of parents who reproduce.

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selective breeding

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Intentional mating of two animals to produce offspring with desirable characteristics or for the elimination of a trait.

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survival

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The ability to stay alive.

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survival of the fittest

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Organisms that are best adapted to their environment have a better chance of surviving and reproducing to pass on their genes.

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traits

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A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.