Homeostasis Storyline Flashcard Review

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which individuals that are better suited to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully, also known as survival of the fittest.

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What is heredity?

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Heredity is the passing of genetic traits (DNA) from parent to offspring.

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What is evolution?

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Evolution is the process through which populations change over time, often as a result of natural selection.

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is exponential growth in a population?

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Exponential growth occurs when a population increases rapidly in size, typically when resources are abundant.

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What is speciation?

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Speciation is the process by which new species arise from existing species.

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What is extinction?

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Extinction is the end of an organism or a group of organisms, often due to environmental changes or loss of habitat.

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What is the role of DNA in heredity?

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DNA carries genetic information that is passed from parents to offspring, determining traits.

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How does natural selection lead to evolution?

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Natural selection leads to evolution by favoring individuals with advantageous traits, allowing them to reproduce and pass those traits to the next generation.