What is natural selection?
Evidence of Evolution

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring. It is a key mechanism of evolution.
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What are 'SuperBugs'?
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SuperBugs are bacteria that have developed resistance to antibiotics, making them difficult to treat.
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Who proposed the theory of natural selection?
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Charles Darwin proposed the theory of natural selection after his observations during his visit to the Galapagos Islands.
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What is genetic drift?
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Genetic drift is a mechanism of evolution that refers to random changes in the frequency of alleles in a population.
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What is non-random mating?
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Non-random mating occurs when individuals in a population choose mates based on specific traits, rather than randomly.
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Why do peppered moths change color?
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Peppered moths change color to blend in with their environment, which helps them avoid predation.
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What is gene flow?
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Gene flow is the transfer of genetic material between populations, which can increase genetic diversity.
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