Natural Selection

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A DNA sequence that you inherit from your parents is a ___________

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gene

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What is the process where animals live or die based on their adaptations to their environment?

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Natural Selection

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Which word describes the word "variation"?

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Differences

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Variations are caused by . . .

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Mutations

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Which of the examples is an example of artificial selection?

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John breeds Yorkshire Terriers.

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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 a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to variations in traits.

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What is adaptation?

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A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is genetic drift?

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A mechanism of evolution that refers to random changes in the frequency of alleles in a population.

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What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Natural selection occurs naturally, while artificial selection is the process by which humans breed organisms for specific traits.