6.13C Variation of Traits in a Population F&C

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A group of organisms of the same species that live in a specific geographical area is called a ________.

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population

Front

A genetically determined characteristic is known as a ________.

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trait

Front

The living and nonliving surroundings of an organism are called the ________.

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environment

Front

The occurrence of hereditary or nonhereditary differences between different individuals of a population is called ________.

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variation

Front

A benefit, favorable condition is referred to as an ________.

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advantage

Front

The process by which organisms change over time through variations and natural selection is called ________.

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evolution

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The specific location where an organism lives is known as its ________.

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habitat

Front

The genetic makeup of an organism is referred to as its ________.

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genotype

Front

The observable characteristics of an organism are known as its ________.

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phenotype

Front

A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to variation is called a ________.

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mutation