Natural Selection

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What is the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce?

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Fitness

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What causes variations of traits within the same species?

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Mutations in genes

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What is a mutation that helps an organism survive and reproduce called?

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Helpful mutation

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Are mutations always harmful?

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False

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What do most genes contain code to make?

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Protein

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What is natural selection?

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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 harmful mutation?

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A mutation that negatively affects an organism's ability to survive and reproduce.

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What is genetic variation?

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Differences in DNA among individuals within a species.

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What role do environmental factors play in natural selection?

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They influence which traits are advantageous for survival.

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What is adaptation?

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A trait that increases an organism's chances of survival and reproduction in a specific environment.