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Natural Selection & Adaptation
Term | Definition |
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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 |