The Theory Of Evolution By Natural Selection Flashcards

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What is evolution

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The process of genetic changes in a population overtime.
How → through the process of natural selection.

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Organisms produce more organisms than can survive with limited resources required for a survival.

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Limited resources for survival and reproduction causes competition between individuals in a population.

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There is genetic variation within a population which can be inherited by offspring. Traits that are well suited for the environment will be more successful at surviving and will produce more offspring.

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The adaptions are inherited by the offspring and are present in greater frequency in the population over time, the process is linked to the non-Darwin term, “ survival of the fittest”.( fittest “best”/ able to survive and reproduce in the given condition)

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All together

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①: Organisms produce more organisms than can survive with limited resources required for a survival.
②: Limited resources for survival and reproduction causes competition between individuals in a population.
③: There is genetic variation within a population which can be inherited by offspring. Traits that are well suited for the environment will be more successful at surviving and will produce more offspring.
④: The adaptions are inherited by the offspring and are present in greater frequency in the population over time, the process is linked to the non-Darwin term, “ survival of the fittest”.( fittest “best”/ able to survive and reproduce in the given condition).

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