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Natural Selection & Adaptation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gene Frequency | The percentage of an allele in a gene pool or in a population |
| Evolution | Change in gene frequency over time; descendents have different traits to ancestors |
| Natural Selection | A mechanism of evolution; survival of the fittest; adaptations change the survival of a population |
| Gene Pool | Total number of genes in a population |
| Variation | Genetic differences in a population |
| Adaptation | Traits that are beneficial for the survival and reproduction in organisms |
| Mutation | Change in genetic material; mechanism of evolution |
| Differential Reproductive Success | Difference between individuals in a given generation and how many offspring they are able to leave |
| Gene Flow | Mechanism of evolution that introduces alleles through migration |
| Genetic Drift | Mechanism of evolution that is random and can lead to decrease in genetic variation |
| Recombination | Rearrangement of genetic material; mechanism of evolution |
| Competition | Factor for Natural selection; organisms “fight” for the limited resources |