Evolution with HW

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What is a genetic bottleneck?

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A genetic bottleneck occurs when a major event, such as a natural disaster, drastically reduces the size of a population, leading to a loss of genetic diversity.

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What type of evidence is most useful in determining evolutionary relationships?

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Genetic sequences are the most useful type of evidence for determining evolutionary relationships among species.

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What is required for natural selection to occur in a population?

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Some genetic variation in the ancestral population is required for natural selection to occur.

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How does selection pressure affect genetic diversity?

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Genetic diversity can decrease due to selection pressure, as certain traits become more favorable and others are eliminated.

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What is convergent evolution?

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Convergent evolution is the process by which unrelated organisms develop similar traits due to living in similar environments.

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What is the significance of genetic variation in evolution?

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Genetic variation is crucial for evolution as it provides the raw material for natural selection to act upon.

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What is the role of mutation in evolution?

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Mutations introduce new genetic variations, which can lead to new traits that may be beneficial for survival and reproduction.

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What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Natural selection occurs through environmental pressures, while artificial selection is driven by human choices in breeding.

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What is adaptive radiation?

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Adaptive radiation is the process by which a single ancestral species rapidly diversifies into a wide variety of forms to adapt to different environments.

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What is the concept of survival of the fittest?

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Survival of the fittest refers to the idea that individuals with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.