6.6 - Mechanism of Evolution
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What is natural selection?
💡 Hint: Think of survival of the fittest.
Define mutation.
💡 Hint: Mutations alter genes.
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What is the primary mechanism of evolution according to Darwin?
💡 Hint: Think of the process that favors certain traits.
True or False: Speciation occurs only gradually.
💡 Hint: Remember the two different theories.
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Analyze a scenario in which a new predator is introduced into an environment and predict how this might affect the population of prey species over time considering natural selection.
💡 Hint: Consider what traits could help the prey survive.
Evaluate the potential effects of rapid climate change on the evolution of a species over 100 years.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of traits that might be most beneficial in a changing climate.
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