
Evolution and Genetics Flashcard

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8th Grade
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Lauren Wehlage
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does fitness mean in terms of evolution?
Back
The ability to survive and reproduce
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does gene flow affect a population’s genetic variation?
Back
It increases genetic variation
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Mutations are created in two ways. What are they?
Back
Random errors and exposure to radiation
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
_________ _______, a mechanism of evolution, is random, directionless process.
Back
Genetic drift
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Mutations can occur when an organism is exposed to ___________ or certain chemicals that damage the cell’s _______.
Back
Radiation, DNA
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Unlike an organism with low fitness, an organism with high fitness has the ability to survive and _________. Options: Mutate, Coevolve, Reproduce, Interact
Back
Reproduce
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