2.4 Evolution & Natural Selection Flashcards
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Gene
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strands of DNA that determine a single inherited trait
2
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Genetic variation
A
the variety of genes that may be inherited in a population of a species
3
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Law
A
a descriptive statement or equation that accurately predicts a natural event or process that always occurs under certain conditions
4
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Natural phenomena
A
any state or process known or observed through evidence gathered using the five senses
5
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Natural selection
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a mechanism for the evolution of a population to become better adapted for survival in a specific environment
6
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Theory
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the explanation for a natural process or phenomenon that is well-supported using a large quantity of empirical evidence, including observations, experimentation, and reasoning
7
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Trait
A
feature or characteristic that is inherited
