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Class Pop Quiz: Natural Selection (04/17/24)

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Class Pop Quiz: Natural Selection (04/17/24)

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What occurs when organisms with traits most suited to the environment survive and reproduce?

Natural selection (correct)

Cladogenesis

Genetic drift

Mutation

Why does overproduction of offspring create competition in a population?

To ensure there are enough mates for reproduction

To increase genetic diversity within the population

To compete for limited resources in the environment (correct)

To prevent extinction due to low population numbers

Which condition is necessary for natural selection to occur?

Uniformity in genetic variation

Variation in heritable traits (correct)

Random distribution of adaptations

Lack of competition within populations

What is the main driving force behind the evolution of a species according to natural selection?

Adaptations that enhance survival and reproduction Signup and view all the answers

How does natural selection influence the genetic makeup of a population over time?

By favoring individuals with specific adaptations Signup and view all the answers

What outcome can the overproduction of offspring lead to in a population?

Competition for limited resources Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a crucial role in the development of genetic variation within a population?

Random mutations and genetic recombination Signup and view all the answers

Why is variation among individuals important for natural selection?

It allows for differential survival and reproduction based on traits Signup and view all the answers

What role do favorable adaptations play in the process of natural selection?

Enhancing survival and reproduction of individuals Signup and view all the answers

Why is overproduction of offspring considered a crucial aspect of natural selection?

To introduce competition for resources and ensure only the fittest survive Signup and view all the answers