Natural Selection and Artificial Selection- IP

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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 favorable traits that help organisms survive and reproduce in their environment.

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How does artificial selection work?

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Artificial selection is the process by which humans breed plants and animals for specific traits.

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What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Natural selection is a natural process driven by environmental factors, while artificial selection is purposeful and guided by human choices.

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What is an example of natural selection?

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Insects developing resistance to a new pesticide is an example of natural selection.

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Why is the peppered moth significant in natural selection studies?

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The peppered moth provides evidence of how environmental changes can lead to changes in traits within a population.

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What is the role of environmental factors in natural selection?

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Environmental factors influence which traits are favorable, affecting survival and reproduction.

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What is an example of artificial selection?

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Dog breeds are an example of artificial selection, as humans have selectively bred them for specific traits.

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What is genetic variation?

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Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA among individuals within a population.

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Why is genetic variation important for natural selection?

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Genetic variation is crucial for natural selection because it provides the raw material for evolution.