Selection Flashcards

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Define Evolution

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The process of changing slowly over time

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Define Natural Selection

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the process by which populations evolve over time, so they remain well adapted to their environment

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What is Artificial Selection

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the process of selectively breeding organisms for desired characteristics

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What are the results of artificial selection

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better adapted to environment

faster growing rates

increased yields

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What are some similarities between artificial and natural selection

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Results in change in genetic traits of a species

Traits are inherited from parents

Changes occur over many generations

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