Evolution and Natural Selection Flashcards
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Q: Who first conceived the theory of evolution?
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A: Charles Darwin.
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Q: What are the four principles underlying natural selection?
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Traits must be heritable.
New traits arise through random genetic mutations.
Traits affect an organism’s reproductive success.
Competition for limited resources leads to differential survival.
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Q: What drives the process of natural selection?
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A: The differential success of heritable traits based on how well they improve an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce.
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Q: Is evolution a random process?
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A: No, while new traits may arise randomly, the selection of traits is non-random and based on reproductive success.
