Five Fingers of Evolution

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What is evolution?

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A change in the gene pool.

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What is a mechanism in the context of evolution?

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A process by which something takes place or is brought about.

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What is a gene pool?

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All the genes in a population.

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Which mechanism of evolution is represented by the pinky finger?

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Population shrinks.

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Which mechanism of evolution is represented by the thumb?

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Natural selection.

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What does natural selection mean?

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

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What is gene flow?

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The transfer of genetic variation from one population to another.

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What is non-random mating?

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Mating that occurs based on specific traits or preferences rather than by chance.

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What is mutation in the context of evolution?

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

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What is the significance of the ring finger in the Five Fingers of Evolution?

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It represents gene flow.