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What type of mutations are passed on through the egg or sperm?
What type of mutations are passed on through the egg or sperm?
- Somatic mutations
- Environmental mutations
- Acquired mutations
- Inherited mutations (correct)
Which of the following best defines 'fitness' in biological terms?
Which of the following best defines 'fitness' in biological terms?
- The ability to create offspring (correct)
- The ability to adapt to any environment
- The number of enemies an organism has
- The speed of growth in organisms
What happens to mutations that occur in somatic cells?
What happens to mutations that occur in somatic cells?
- They can be inherited by future generations
- They disappear with the organism's death (correct)
- They can cause changes in the gene pool
- They contribute to evolutionary changes
Which type of mutation increases an individual's fitness?
Which type of mutation increases an individual's fitness?
How can a mutation that was previously disadvantageous become advantageous?
How can a mutation that was previously disadvantageous become advantageous?
What is meant by 'selective advantage'?
What is meant by 'selective advantage'?
What characteristic do organisms like bacteria and viruses share regarding reproduction?
What characteristic do organisms like bacteria and viruses share regarding reproduction?
In the context of evolution, what does the term 'gene pool' refer to?
In the context of evolution, what does the term 'gene pool' refer to?
What primarily determines whether a variation becomes an adaptation?
What primarily determines whether a variation becomes an adaptation?
Which statement accurately defines the difference between adaptations and variations?
Which statement accurately defines the difference between adaptations and variations?
What is a necessary condition for a variation to evolve into an adaptation?
What is a necessary condition for a variation to evolve into an adaptation?
An example of a variation might be:
An example of a variation might be:
How do environmental changes impact adaptations?
How do environmental changes impact adaptations?
What is the main process through which adaptations occur over time?
What is the main process through which adaptations occur over time?
Which of the following traits could be classified as a favorable adaptation?
Which of the following traits could be classified as a favorable adaptation?
Which statement about adaptations and variations is FALSE?
Which statement about adaptations and variations is FALSE?
What caused the initial increase in the black peppered moth population during the Industrial Revolution?
What caused the initial increase in the black peppered moth population during the Industrial Revolution?
How does genetic variation primarily occur in a population?
How does genetic variation primarily occur in a population?
What role do mutations play in genetic variation?
What role do mutations play in genetic variation?
Why did the population dynamics of greyish and black moths change throughout the Industrial Revolution?
Why did the population dynamics of greyish and black moths change throughout the Industrial Revolution?
What happens to the population of black peppered moths after the introduction of clean air legislation?
What happens to the population of black peppered moths after the introduction of clean air legislation?
What is a common misconception regarding the individual moths' coloration over generations?
What is a common misconception regarding the individual moths' coloration over generations?
Which of the following best describes how genetic variety is generated?
Which of the following best describes how genetic variety is generated?
What is the significance of the ratio of greyish to black moths changing over generations?
What is the significance of the ratio of greyish to black moths changing over generations?
What best defines an adaptation in the context of evolution?
What best defines an adaptation in the context of evolution?
Which of the following is an example of a physiological adaptation?
Which of the following is an example of a physiological adaptation?
What is the role of mimicry in adaptation?
What is the role of mimicry in adaptation?
Which statement about migration as an adaptation is true?
Which statement about migration as an adaptation is true?
What environmental challenge can affect an organism's ability to survive?
What environmental challenge can affect an organism's ability to survive?
How does natural selection relate to adaptations?
How does natural selection relate to adaptations?
Which of these factors contributes to the diversity of a species?
Which of these factors contributes to the diversity of a species?
What is a key outcome for organisms that successfully adapt to their environment?
What is a key outcome for organisms that successfully adapt to their environment?
Which is an example of behavioral adaptation?
Which is an example of behavioral adaptation?
What might lead a species to become extinct?
What might lead a species to become extinct?
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Study Notes
Adaptation and Variation
- Adaptations are structures, behaviours, or physiological processes that help organisms survive and reproduce in their environment.
- Examples of adaptations include camouflage, migration, and hibernation.
- Camouflage allows organisms to avoid predators, while migration helps them relocate for food and safety.
- Hibernation helps organisms conserve energy during harsh weather conditions.
Mimicry
- Mimicry is a structural adaptation where a harmless species resembles a harmful species in appearance.
- For example, the Viceroy butterfly mimics the Monarch butterfly, deterring predators who avoid the Monarch's unpalatable taste.
Variation
- Variations are structural, functional, or physiological differences between individuals within a population.
- Variations can become adaptations if they offer a survival advantage, allowing the organism to reproduce.
- Environmental conditions determine whether a variation is advantageous, disadvantageous, or neutral.
- Variations are the raw material for evolution.
Mutations and Variation
- Mutations are random changes in an organism's DNA, providing new alleles within a species.
- They are the only source of new genetic variation.
- Mutations can occur in somatic cells (not inherited) and gametes (inherited).
- Mutations can be neutral, harmful, or beneficial.
- Mutations that were previously insignificant or even harmful may become advantageous in a changing environment.
Rapid Reproduction and Selective Advantage
- Some organisms reproduce quickly, such as bacteria, viruses, and many insects.
- These organisms can rapidly adapt to environmental changes due to the rapid spread of beneficial mutations.
- A selective advantage is a genetic advantage that improves an organism's chance of survival in a changing environment.
- The environment exerts selective pressure, favoring organisms with advantageous traits.
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