Adaption

Question 1

Behavioural

Answer 1

things an organism does to survive ex. Playing dead

Question 2

Physiological

Answer 2

permit organisms to perform special functions ex. Hibernation

Question 3

Structural

Answer 3

physical features of an organism that help them to adapt. Ex. webbed feet

Question 4

Variation

Answer 4

structural, functional or physiological differences between individuals. It is important to note that not all variations become adaptations.

Question 5

Pepper Moths

Answer 5

During the industrial revolution many factories were being built and cars started to come into play which caused lots of smog and pollution. This made the white moths stand out and black ones blend in. The white moths were being attacked leaving more black moths left to reproduce.

Question 6

Mutation

Answer 6

permanent changes in the DNA of an organism. Mutations are the only source of new genetic variation.

Question 7

Selective advantage

Answer 7

a genetic mutation that improves an organism’s chance of survival in a changing environment, increases its chance of reproduction. Ex. Bacterial mutation which makes them resistant to antibiotics