evolution and natural selection

Question 1

What is the theory of evolution

Answer 1

Life began as simple organisms from which more complex organisms evolved

Question 2

What are mutations

Answer 2

changes to the genetic code

Question 3

What do mutations cause

Answer 3

Changes to the particular protein in codes for

Question 4

How can you prevent the spread of antibiotic resistnace

Answer 4

Making sure you finish the course of prescribed antibiotics

• doctors only give antibiotics if necessary

Question 5

What is the process of natural selection

Answer 5

mutation

Variation

More likely to survive

Pass on allele to offspring

Reproduce

Repeat for future generations