Evolution & Genetics

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What is evolution?

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Evolution is the process by which different kinds of living organisms develop and diversify from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

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What is genetics?

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Genetics is the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms.

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What are homologous structures?

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Homologous structures are body parts that share a common ancestry but may have different functions.

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What are analogous structures?

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Analogous structures are body parts that function similarly but have different evolutionary origins.

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What is a common ancestor?

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A common ancestor is an ancestral species from which two or more different species have evolved.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is genetic mutation?

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Genetic mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to variations in traits among organisms.

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What is the significance of feeding habits in evolution?

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Feeding habits can influence the evolution of species as they adapt to available food sources in their environment.

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What is geographical isolation?

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Geographical isolation occurs when a population is separated by physical barriers, leading to the evolution of new species.