6A, B, C Review

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What is the main reason mosquito populations continue to grow despite pesticide use?

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Mosquito populations continue to grow rapidly due to resistance to pesticides that results from a mutation.

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What does a sudden increase in antibiotic-resistant infections in a hospital indicate?

Back

It indicates the ability for bacteria to resist antibiotics.

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How do mutations, adaptations, and natural selection interact?

Back

Mutations create genetic diversity, adaptations enhance survival, and natural selection favors advantageous traits.

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What can be inferred from cockroaches surviving insecticide and reproducing a resistant population?

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Individuals with favorable variations survive and reproduce.

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How has antibiotic resistance evolved over time?

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Bacteria are becoming more resistant to the antibiotics that are being prescribed.

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What is mutation in the context of evolution?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to genetic diversity.

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Define adaptation in biological terms.

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

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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Explain the concept of genetic diversity.

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Genetic diversity refers to the variety of genes within a species, which is crucial for adaptability and survival.

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What role do environmental factors play in evolution?

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Environmental factors can influence which traits are favorable, thus affecting survival and reproduction.