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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| recessive trait | the trait that dissappears |
| dominant trait | the trait that always appears |
| allele | two genes that occupy the same position of homologous chromosomes and that cover the same trait |
| genotype | the inherited combitnation of the alleles |
| phenotype | the physical appearence of the alleles |
| population | a group of individuals of the same species in the same area at the same time |
| natuaral selection | the process by which organisms with certain traits survive and reproduce at a higher rate that organisms without these traits |
| adaptation | a characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its enviroment |
| learned behavior | a behavior that is learned from experience or observation |
| ecosystem | a community of organisms and their nonliving enviroment |
| carrying capacity | the largest population that a given enviroment can support over a long period of time |
| prey | an animal that is eaten by other animals |
| predator | an animal that eats other animals |
| symbiosis | a close, long-term association between two or more species |
| mutualism | a symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit |
| commensalisms | a symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected |
| parasitism | a symbiotic association in which one organism benefits while the other is harmed |