Evolution - Academic (Modified)

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What is a mutation?

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An error in DNA copying that results in a new trait.

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Who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection?

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Charles Darwin.

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What does the theory of evolution by natural selection imply is changing over time?

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The inherited traits of a population.

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What do we call a change in a species over time?

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Evolution.

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What is convergent evolution?

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When unrelated species evolve similar characteristics because they live in similar environments.

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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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What is adaptation in the context of evolution?

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A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is speciation?

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The formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down genetically, while acquired traits are developed through experience.

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What is extinction?

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The end of an organism or a group of organisms, typically due to environmental changes or loss of habitat.