Evolution and natural selection

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What is Natural Selection?

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Natural Selection is the process by which individuals that are better suited to their environment survive and reproduce, passing their genes to the next generation.

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What is Evolution?

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Evolution is the gradual change in species over time, leading to the development of new species.

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What does 'survival of the fittest' mean?

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'Survival of the fittest' is another term for natural selection, meaning that organisms best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What happens to organisms with traits best suited to the environment according to Darwin?

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According to Darwin, organisms with traits best suited to the environment will increase in number.

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What is Variation in biology?

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Variation refers to the genetic differences between organisms of the same species.

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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.

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How does Natural Selection lead to Evolution?

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Natural Selection leads to Evolution by favoring traits that enhance survival and reproduction, causing those traits to become more common in a population over generations.

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What role does the environment play in Natural Selection?

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The environment influences which traits are favorable, affecting which individuals survive and reproduce.

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Can Natural Selection occur without Evolution?

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No, Natural Selection is a mechanism that drives Evolution; it cannot occur without leading to changes in the population over time.

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What is a common misconception about Natural Selection?

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A common misconception is that Natural Selection is a conscious process; it is actually an unconscious process driven by environmental pressures.