6.3 Evolution Flashcards
1
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What is evolution?
A
The process by which species of organisms change over time through natural selection
2
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What is natural selection?
A
The process by which organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce
3
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What is survival of the fittest?
A
The concept that individuals with characteristics best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on their genes
4
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What is speciation?
A
The formation of new and distinct species through the process of evolution
5
Q
What evidence supports the theory of evolution?
A
Fossil records, genetic evidence, and observable changes in populations
6
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What is antibiotic resistance?
A
When bacteria evolve to become resistant to the effects of antibiotics
