Connecting the dots in Natural Selection and Evolution

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What is evolution?

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Evolution is the process through which species change over time through variations in their genetic makeup.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is an adaptation?

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

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What is genetic variation?

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Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA among individuals within a population.

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How does natural selection lead to evolution?

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Natural selection leads to evolution by favoring traits that enhance survival and reproduction, causing those traits to become more common in the population over generations.

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What is the role of mutations in evolution?

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Mutations are changes in DNA that can create new traits, which may be beneficial, harmful, or neutral, contributing to genetic variation.

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What is the significance of a population's genetic makeup?

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The genetic makeup of a population determines its ability to adapt to changing environments and survive.

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What is the difference between adaptation and acclimatization?

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Adaptation is a genetic change over generations, while acclimatization is a short-term physiological adjustment to environmental changes.

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process by which humans breed plants and animals for specific traits.

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What is the concept of survival of the fittest?

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Survival of the fittest refers to the idea that individuals with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.