Natural selection

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What is overproduction in natural selection?

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Overproduction refers to the phenomenon where organisms produce more offspring than can survive to adulthood, leading to competition for resources.

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Who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

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Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection.

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Which organisms are most likely to survive in natural selection?

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The best adapted organisms are most likely to survive.

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What does extinction mean?

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Extinction occurs when every organism of a species has died.

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What happens to organisms with helpful variations?

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Organisms with helpful variations are more likely to live longer and reproduce.

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Define 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 variation?

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Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA among individuals within a 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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What is the role of competition in natural selection?

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Competition occurs when organisms vie for limited resources, influencing which individuals survive and reproduce.

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What is the significance of Charles Darwin's work?

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Charles Darwin's work laid the foundation for the understanding of evolution and natural selection.