Natrual Selection Flashcards
1
Q
What is a mutation ?
A
A change in DNA that can introduce new traits to a population
2
Q
What is variation in a population ?
A
Differences among individuals that arise from genetic and environmental factors.
3
Q
What role does survival play in natural selection ?
A
Organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.
4
Q
What is an Offspring ?
A
The next generation produced by successful organisms, inheriting their traits.
5
Q
How are alleles passed on ?
A
Favourable alleles increase in frequency over generations through reproduction.
