Factors Affecting Evolution 1 Flashcards
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Factors Affecting Evolution (NGGGSACS)
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- Natural Selection
- Genetic Mutations
- Genetic Drift
- Gene Flow
- Sexual Selection
- Artificial Selection
- Coevolution
- Speciation
2
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organisms best adapted to their environment survive and reproduce.
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Survival of the Fittest
3
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differences among individuals among survival.
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Genetic Variation
4
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changes in the environment select for organisms with beneficial traits.
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Environmental Influence
5
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mutations occur by chance and can introduce new traits.
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Random Changes
6
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influences the speed of evolutionary change.
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Mutation Rate
7
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changes in allele frequencies due to chance.
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Random Fluctuations
8
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when a new colony is started by a few members of the original population.
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Founder Effect
9
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Small populations are more susceptible to…
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Genetic Drift
10
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occurs when individuals migrate between populations.
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Movement of Genes
11
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leads to increased genetic diversity.
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Mixing of Populations
