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What is the term used to describe the changes in the sequence of DNA that may lead to evident or intangible changes in physical traits?
What is the term used to describe the changes in the sequence of DNA that may lead to evident or intangible changes in physical traits?
- Mutation (correct)
- Recombination
- Natural selection
- Genetic drift
Which process allows an organism to survive despite rapid changes in its surroundings?
Which process allows an organism to survive despite rapid changes in its surroundings?
- Natural selection (correct)
- Genetic drift
- Artificial selection
- Recombination
What is the term for the set of all genes in a population that changes when the population evolves?
What is the term for the set of all genes in a population that changes when the population evolves?
- Mutation
- Gene pool (correct)
- Genetic drift
- Recombination
Which individual cannot evolve according to the text?
Which individual cannot evolve according to the text?
What is the process that allows the inheritance of some traits from parents to offspring?
What is the process that allows the inheritance of some traits from parents to offspring?
Which process often leads to the emergence of new species?
Which process often leads to the emergence of new species?
What is the primary factor affecting the genetic makeup of an entire population?
What is the primary factor affecting the genetic makeup of an entire population?
How does evolution cause changes in a population?
How does evolution cause changes in a population?
Which of the following mechanisms involve the intentional selection of desired traits by humans?
Which of the following mechanisms involve the intentional selection of desired traits by humans?
Which process leads to changes in a population's gene pool due to random sampling effects?
Which process leads to changes in a population's gene pool due to random sampling effects?
Which mechanism involves the selection of traits that confer a reproductive advantage in a given environment?
Which mechanism involves the selection of traits that confer a reproductive advantage in a given environment?
Which process involves the shuffling of genetic material to create new combinations of alleles?
Which process involves the shuffling of genetic material to create new combinations of alleles?
Flashcards
Mutation
Mutation
A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in physical traits.
Natural Selection
Natural Selection
The process where organisms better adapt to their environment survive and reproduce.
Gene Pool
Gene Pool
The total collection of genes in a population, which changes as the population evolves.
Recombination
Recombination
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Speciation
Speciation
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Natural Selection
Natural Selection
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Genetic Drift
Genetic Drift
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Artificial Selection
Artificial Selection
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Study Notes
- Evolution is the process of genetic changes in populations that are passed on to successive generations, resulting in physical trait shifts and adaptations for survival.
- Populations are groups of individuals from the same species capable of interbreeding and passing on adaptive changes to offspring.
- Adaptations are beneficial traits that enhance an organism's ability to survive in its environment.
- Both natural and artificial selection are primary factors that cause genetic changes in populations.
- Natural selection refers to the process by which organisms with advantageous traits survive and pass on those traits to their offspring, while artificial selection is the intentional breeding of organisms for specific traits.
- Evolution leads to speciation, the emergence of new species through genetic changes and divergence from a common ancestor.
- In the presented activity, students will breed organisms to achieve specific traits, practicing their crossing skills and understanding the concept of inheritance.
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