Natural Selection

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What is Natural Selection?

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The process by which individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce than other members of the same species.

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What does variation mean in biology?

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Differences between organisms in the same species.

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What is meant by 'Survival of the Fittest'?

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It describes the concept of natural selection, where the best-adapted individuals survive and reproduce.

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What is a trait?

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A characteristic or feature of an organism, which can be inherited.

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What is an adaptive trait?

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A trait that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the role of genetics in natural selection?

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Genetics provides the variation in traits that can be selected for or against in a population.

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What is the difference between natural selection and artificial selection?

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Natural selection occurs without human intervention, while artificial selection is the process by which humans breed organisms for specific traits.

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What is a population in biological terms?

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A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is the significance of genetic variation?

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Genetic variation is crucial for a population's ability to adapt to changing environments.

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How does environmental change affect natural selection?

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Environmental changes can alter which traits are advantageous, leading to shifts in the population over time.

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