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What is the primary basis of natural selection, as described by Darwin?
What is the primary basis of natural selection, as described by Darwin?
- The ability of organisms to adapt to their environment.
- The inheritance of traits from parents to offspring. (correct)
- The random variation of traits within a population.
- The struggle for survival and resources.
What is meant by 'biological fitness' in the context of natural selection?
What is meant by 'biological fitness' in the context of natural selection?
- The ability of an organism to compete effectively with others for resources.
- The physical strength and overall health of an organism.
- An organism's ability to survive to reproduce and pass on its genes. (correct)
- The number of offspring an organism produces in its lifetime.
Why are brown beetles considered more ‘fit’ than green beetles in the context of the predator scenario?
Why are brown beetles considered more ‘fit’ than green beetles in the context of the predator scenario?
- They have a higher reproductive rate compared to green beetles.
- They are stronger and more aggressive than green beetles.
- They are better able to hide from predators due to their camouflage. (correct)
- They are more resistant to disease and parasites.
What is a 'selection pressure' in the context of natural selection?
What is a 'selection pressure' in the context of natural selection?
What happens to the frequency of a beneficial variation in a population over generations?
What happens to the frequency of a beneficial variation in a population over generations?
Which of the following factors could influence the pace of evolutionary change due to natural selection?
Which of the following factors could influence the pace of evolutionary change due to natural selection?
Which of these statements best describes the process of evolution through natural selection?
Which of these statements best describes the process of evolution through natural selection?
What is the ultimate outcome of the process of differential survival and reproduction in a population?
What is the ultimate outcome of the process of differential survival and reproduction in a population?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to natural selection?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to natural selection?
What is the primary mechanism by which evolution occurs, according to the content?
What is the primary mechanism by which evolution occurs, according to the content?
If a population experiences a significant environmental change, which of the following is most likely to occur?
If a population experiences a significant environmental change, which of the following is most likely to occur?
Why is it essential for traits to be heritable for evolutionary change to occur?
Why is it essential for traits to be heritable for evolutionary change to occur?
What is the primary inference about natural selection based on the observations about natural resources?
What is the primary inference about natural selection based on the observations about natural resources?
Which of the following is NOT a direct result of natural selection?
Which of the following is NOT a direct result of natural selection?
Which concept best explains how a population of insects might evolve resistance to a pesticide over time?
Which concept best explains how a population of insects might evolve resistance to a pesticide over time?
In an environment with limited resources, what is the relationship between the potential for population growth and the actual population size?
In an environment with limited resources, what is the relationship between the potential for population growth and the actual population size?
Flashcards
Natural Selection
Natural Selection
The process where individuals with favorable traits survive and reproduce more effectively.
Heritable Traits
Heritable Traits
Traits that can be passed from parents to offspring.
Evolution
Evolution
The change in heritable characteristics of a population over time.
Population
Population
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Differential Survival
Differential Survival
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Limited Resources
Limited Resources
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Exponential Growth
Exponential Growth
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Struggle for Resources
Struggle for Resources
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Biological Fitness
Biological Fitness
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Selective Pressure
Selective Pressure
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Phenotype Advantage
Phenotype Advantage
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Evolutionary Change
Evolutionary Change
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Pace of Evolution
Pace of Evolution
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Study Notes
Natural Selection
- Natural selection is a mechanism for evolutionary change, based on observations of the natural world
- Individuals within a population show variation in traits related to adaptation, survival, and reproduction
- This variation is heritable, passed from parents to offspring
- Not all offspring survive and reproduce due to limited resources
- Individuals with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce
- Over time, advantageous traits become more common in a population, leading to adaptation to the environment
Evolution
- Evolution is the change in heritable characteristics of a population over time
- Populations are groups of organisms of the same species in a given area
- Populations evolve over time
- Individuals within a population have heritable variation
Heritable Traits
- Traits must be heritable for evolutionary change to occur
- Variation within individuals is important for natural selection
- Many characteristics are heritable and passed from parents to offspring
Biological Fitness
- Fitness is a measure of an organism's ability to survive to reproductive age, find a mate, and produce offspring
- Individuals with traits that increase survival and reproduction are considered more fit
- Selection pressure (e.g., a predator) can affect fitness
- Individuals that are less fit may have these characteristics selected against
Differential Survival and Reproduction
- Variations promoting survival and reproduction are passed to the next generation more frequently
- Variations reducing survival and reproduction will become less frequent
- Advantageous traits increase in frequency over time
- Phenotypes with survival advantages will contribute more to the next generation
Pace of Evolution
- The pace of evolution by natural selection varies depending on the strength of selection pressure
- Rapid evolution occurs with strong selection pressures
- Gradual evolution occurs with weak selection pressures
- Selection pressure determines the speed of evolution
Natural Selection Results in Adaptation
- Adaptations are forms that correspond to function
- Differential survival and reproduction results in a population that is adapted to its environment
- Adaptations are the result of natural selection and maintained through natural selection
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