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Natural Selection

TermDefinition
Variation Differences in traits among individuals in a population.
Mutations Random changes in DNA that can create new traits.
Sexual Reproduction A process where two parents combine genetic material to create offspring with unique traits.
Adaptation A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
Differential Survival When some individuals survive better than others because of their traits.
Selective Advantage A trait that gives an organism a better chance of surviving and reproducing.
Natural Selection The process where organisms with helpful traits survive and reproduce more, passing those traits on.
Evolution A change in a species’ traits over many generations due to natural selection.
Environment The surroundings and conditions in which an organism lives.
Overproduction When organisms produce more offspring than can survive.
Competition Organisms fighting for limited resources such as food, mates, or space.
Fitness An organism’s ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.
Heritable The ability for a trait to be passed from parent to offspring
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