Natural vs. Artificial Selection

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What is a trait?

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The quality or characteristic of an organism.

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What does fitness mean in the context of natural selection?

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The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce.

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How does natural selection favor certain traits?

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It favors traits that enhance survival and reproduction in a given environment.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is artificial selection?

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The process by which humans breed plants and animals for specific traits.

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What is the role of the environment in natural selection?

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The environment determines which traits are advantageous for survival.

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What is the difference between natural and artificial selection?

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Natural selection occurs without human intervention, while artificial selection is controlled by humans.

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What is an example of natural selection?

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The survival of peppered moths during the Industrial Revolution.

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What is an example of artificial selection?

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Breeding dogs for specific traits like size or coat color.

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What does 'survival of the fittest' mean?

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It refers to the idea that only the organisms best adapted to their environment will survive.