Understanding Natural Selection and Adaptation

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What does 'fitness' mean in the context of natural selection?

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Fitness in natural selection refers to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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How does biotechnology differ from traditional breeding methods?

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Biotechnology uses advanced techniques to directly manipulate an organism's genome.

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Why are adaptations important for the survival of a species?

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Adaptations increase the likelihood of survival and reproduction in a changing environment.

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What is a gene pool?

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A gene pool is a collection of all the genes in a population that can be influenced by natural selection.

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How does natural selection contribute to the development of new species?

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Natural selection gradually accumulates beneficial traits in a population, leading to speciation.

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What is natural selection?

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

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What are adaptations?

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Adaptations are traits that enhance an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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Can natural selection occur without genetic variation?

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No, natural selection requires genetic variation to act upon.

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What is the difference between structural and behavioral adaptations?

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Structural adaptations are physical features of an organism, while behavioral adaptations are actions organisms take to survive.

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What role does competition play in natural selection?

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Competition for resources can lead to natural selection, as organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive.