inheritance (natural selection)

Question 1

name the 4 stages of natural selection/evolution

Answer 1

1. variation
2. survival + reproduction
3. rate of passing
4. evolution

Question 2

definition of evolution

Answer 2

the change in the frequency of a phenotype in a population over many generations

Question 3

describe the variation stage in natural selection

Answer 3

1. individuals in a species show a wide range of variation caused by differences in genes.

Question 4

describe the survival and reproduction stage of natural selection

Answer 4

2. individuals with characteristics most suited to the environment have a higher chance of survival and more chances to reproduce

Question 5

describe the rate of passing stage of natural selection

Answer 5

3. the advantageous characteristics are passed onto their offspring at a higher rate than those with characteristics less suited to survival.

Question 6

describe the evolution stage of natural selection

Answer 6

4. over many, generations, these beneficial characteristics become more common in the population so the species changes (evolves)