Evolutionary Biology

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Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?

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Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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Which moth would increase in population?

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Dark moths are more likely to increase in population due to better camouflage.

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Inherited trait that helps an organism survive is a(n) __________.

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Adaptation

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Artificial selection is a result of __________.

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Human behavior.

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Evolution is considered to be one of the most important theories in science, because it __________.

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unites the fields of biology, geology, chemistry, and ecology.

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What is natural selection?

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

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Define adaptation in the context of evolutionary biology.

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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 mutations in evolution?

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Mutations introduce new genetic variations that can lead to new traits.

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Explain the concept of gene flow.

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The transfer of genetic material between populations, which can increase genetic diversity.

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What is the difference between artificial selection and natural selection?

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Artificial selection is driven by human choices, while natural selection is driven by environmental pressures.