Biology- Evolution Review

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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 the food readily available in their environment.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which nature decides who survives and who doesn't based on advantageous traits.

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Define 'population' in biological terms.

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A population is a group of organisms of the same species that live in a specific geographical area.

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Why are antibiotics used cautiously in medicine?

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Antibiotics are used cautiously to avoid creating antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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What does the term 'evolution' refer to?

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Evolution refers to the change over time in the heritable characteristics of biological populations.

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What is the role of variation in natural selection?

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Variation among individuals in a population is essential for natural selection, as it provides the raw material for evolution.

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How does adaptation relate to evolution?

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Adaptation is a trait that increases an organism's fitness in its environment, and it can result from the process of evolution.

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What is the significance of genetic mutations in evolution?

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Genetic mutations introduce new traits into a population, which can lead to evolutionary changes over time.

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Explain 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.

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What is speciation?

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Speciation is the process by which new species arise from existing species due to evolutionary changes.

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