Adaptations and Change

Question 1

Adaptation

Answer 1

a structural, behavioral, or physiological change that helps an organism better suit its environment, and live to see reproductive age

Question 2

Structural adaptation

Answer 2

changes in anatomical structure

Question 3

Behavioural adaptation

Answer 3

reactions or responses to environmental stimuli

Question 4

Physiological adaptation

Answer 4

changes in the mechanics of an organism

Question 5

Gene pool

Answer 5

All genes and their different alleles (form of a gene) in a breeding population

Question 6

Mutations

Answer 6

change in the coding of one’s DNA. Sexual reproduction results in greater variation in a population. (can provide an advantage, disadvantage, or be neutral)

Question 7

Selective advantages

Answer 7

A selective advantage is a characteristic that allows for a better chance of survival

Question 8

Natural selection

Answer 8

as the environment changes, different characteristics are selected to be more favorable for survival.