Adaptation

Question 1

Behavioural adaptation

Answer 1

The things an organism does to survive

Question 2

Physiological adaptation

Answer 2

Permit organism to perform a special function

Question 3

Structural adaptation

Answer 3

Physical features of an organism that help them adapt

Question 4

Mimicry

Answer 4

Harmless species mimic a harmful species so predators will avoid them

Question 5

Variations

Answer 5

Structural, functional or physiological differences between individuals

Question 6

Pepper moth evolution

Answer 6

Darker moths became more common because after the industrial revolution, all trees got darker making it easier for them to hide compared to white moths

Question 7

Adaptation

Answer 7

A structure, behavior or physiological process that helps an organism survive and reproduce in a particular environment

Question 8

Mutations

Answer 8

Permanent changes in the DNA of an organism, the only source of new genetic variation

Question 9

Selective advantage

Answer 9

A genetic mutation that helps an organism’s chance of survival in a changing environment, also increases its chance of reproduction