Define sympatric speciation.
AP Biology: Unit 7 Review (CED)

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Sympatric speciation is the process of speciation that occurs when populations are in the same geographic area but evolve differently due to other factors.
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What is the concept of fitness in evolutionary biology?
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Fitness refers to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment, contributing to the gene pool of the next generation.
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What is the role of mutations in evolution?
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Mutations introduce genetic variation, which can lead to new traits that may be beneficial for survival and reproduction.
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What is reproductive success?
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The passing of genes to the next generation, often measured by the number of offspring produced that survive to reproduce.
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What is the importance of genetic variation in a population?
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It provides the raw material for natural selection, allowing populations to adapt to changing environments.
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Define 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 is allopatric speciation?
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Allopatric speciation occurs when a population is divided by a physical barrier, leading to the formation of new species.
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