Survival of the Fittest

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What is the main idea of 'Survival of the Fittest'?

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The concept that organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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Define adaptation.

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An inherited characteristic that increases an organism's chances of survival.

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What does the term 'natural selection' refer to?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a key mechanism of natural selection?

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Organisms produce more offspring than can survive.

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What does 'variation' mean in the context of evolution?

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Differences in the DNA sequence among individuals in a population.

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What is the relationship between adaptation and survival?

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Adaptations are traits that enhance survival, allowing organisms to thrive in their environments.

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What is the significance of inherited traits in natural selection?

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Inherited traits can provide advantages that increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction.

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What is the role of environmental changes in natural selection?

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Environmental changes can create new challenges that affect which traits are advantageous for survival.

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What does the phrase 'descent with modification' mean?

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It refers to the process by which species evolve over time, with changes passed down from ancestors.

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How do diseases and natural disasters affect population growth?

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They can limit population growth by reducing the number of individuals that survive.