Evolution Study Guide

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What is pesticide resistance?

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Pesticide resistance is the decreased susceptibility of pest populations to a pesticide that was previously effective at controlling the pest.

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What is a common ancestor?

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A common ancestor is the tip of a branch in a clade, from which organisms are descended.

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What are analogous structures?

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Analogous structures have different form but similar function.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction where the parent and offspring are genetically identical.

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What is binary fission?

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Binary fission is a type of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two identical organisms.

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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 evolution?

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Evolution is the change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.

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What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to variations in traits.

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What is a species?

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A species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

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What is adaptation?

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