Mechanisms/Patterns of Evolution

When organisms that were once closely related become different we call this ...

• Convergent Evolution

• Mutation Evolution

• Gradualism

• Divergent Evolution

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An example of Genetic Drift would be...

• the most fit for the environment survive

• a hurricane wipes out an island population

• mutations accumulate in a population

• some mates are preferred over others

What is gene flow?

• Gene flow is the transfer of genetic material from one population to another through interbreeding or migration.
• Gene flow is the movement of genes within a single population.
• Gene flow is the process of genetic material being transferred between unrelated species.
• Gene flow is the result of genetic mutations within a population.

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What is speciation?

• Speciation is the process by which new species evolve from existing species.
• Speciation is the process of migration of species.
• Speciation is the process of genetic mutation within a species.
• Speciation is the process of extinction of species.

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In evolution, selection of sexual partners based on preferred characteristics is called...

• sexual selection
• punctuated equilibirum

• artificial selection

• natural selection

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