Natural Selection Exit Ticket

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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 is genetic diversity?

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Genetic diversity refers to the total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.

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How does sexual reproduction affect genetic diversity?

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Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity by combining the genetic material of two parents.

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What is a species?

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A species is defined as a population of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition occurs when organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.

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What is the role of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations are changes in DNA that can lead to new traits, which may be beneficial, harmful, or neutral.

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What is genetic drift?

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Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution that refers to random changes in the frequency of alleles in a population.

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What is gene flow?

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Gene flow is the transfer of genetic material between populations, which can increase genetic diversity.

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What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Natural selection occurs naturally, while artificial selection is the process by which humans breed organisms for desired traits.

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.