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What did biologist John Endler study in the 1970s to understand evolution?
Trinidadian guppies
What was the main factor that determined the evolution of color traits in Trinidadian guppies based on John Endler's research?
Attracting mates and avoiding predators
What is the smallest unit that can evolve?
Populations
Which type of selection is exemplified by the selective breeding of domesticated plants and animals?
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What term is now used instead of 'Particles of Inheritance' according to the text?
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According to Darwin's observations, why do individuals with traits that give a higher probability of surviving and reproducing tend to leave more offspring?
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What is the main concept of natural selection as described in the text?
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How did Gregor Mendel contribute to the understanding of heredity?
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Why did Darwin's observations include the fact that individuals within a population often vary greatly in their traits?
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What key factor contributes to the increase in frequency of favorable adaptations in a population over time according to the text?
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