Adaptation and Natural Selection

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation is a change in an organism that helps it survive in its environment.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What does 'Survival of the Fittest' mean?

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It means that the organisms best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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Why do advantageous traits get passed on?

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Because they help organisms survive and reproduce more effectively.

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What is a non-adaptive trait?

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A non-adaptive trait is a characteristic that does not help an organism survive and reproduce.

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How do organisms respond to environmental changes?

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Organisms must adapt to survive when their environment changes.

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What is an example of an adaptive trait?

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Camouflage is an adaptive trait that helps an organism blend into its environment.

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What is genetic variation?

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Genetic variation is the differences in DNA among individuals in a population.

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Why is genetic variation important for natural selection?

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It provides the raw material for natural selection to act upon, allowing for adaptation.

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What is a population in biological terms?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.