
Unit Review #10 Artificial Selection v Natural Selection 24-25
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8th Grade
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1.
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What is artificial selection?
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Artificial selection is the process by which humans breed plants and animals for specific traits.
2.
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What is natural selection?
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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
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What is a cladogram?
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A cladogram is a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various biological species based on similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.
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Why is decreased diversity in artificial selection a concern?
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Decreased diversity can lead to organisms with the same traits being more susceptible to extinction.
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What is the advantage of having different shaped beaks in birds?
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Different shaped beaks allow birds to eat food that is readily available in their environment.
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What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
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GMOs are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques to exhibit desired traits.
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What is the significance of bone similarities among different species?
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Similarities in bone arrangements suggest that these organisms share a common ancestor.
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