New Bio Unit 2

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What is adaptation?

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A trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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Why is dietary fiber important for the gut ecosystem?

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Fiber is a fundamental food for gut microbiomes.

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What is mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.

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How do organisms 'win' at natural selection?

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By surviving and reproducing.

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Which organisms are most likely to survive?

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The best adapted organisms.

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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 symbiosis.

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A close and long-term interaction between two different species.

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What is the difference between mutualism and commensalism?

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In mutualism, both species benefit; in commensalism, one benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What role do mutations play in evolution?

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Mutations introduce genetic variation, which can lead to new traits that may be beneficial for survival.

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What is a food web?

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A complex network of feeding relationships among organisms in an ecosystem.