evolution and natural selection Flashcards
1
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Evolution:
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Changes in traits of living organisms over generations due to genetic variations.
2
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key concepts of evolution
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-Variability in traits
-inheritance of traits
-survival
-reproduction of the fittest.
3
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Natural Selection
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The process where organisms better adapted to their environment survive and produce more offspring.
4
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Key Points of natural selection
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- Traits vary among individuals
- these traits are heritable
- better-adapted individuals are more likely to survive and reproduce.
5
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peppered moth gizmo
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the colour of peppered moths changed due to industrial pollution
