1.2 - Historical Background
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Who proposed the theory of evolution?
💡 Hint: Think of the author of 'On the Origin of Species'.
What does natural selection mean?
💡 Hint: Consider the phrase 'survival of the fittest'.
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Who is considered the father of evolution?
💡 Hint: He wrote 'On the Origin of Species'.
True or False: Natural selection refers only to the strongest organisms surviving.
💡 Hint: Consider the broader implications of 'fitness' in evolution.
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Describe a real-world application of evolution in combating antibiotic resistance and how it relates to natural selection.
💡 Hint: Think about how continuous use of antibiotics might affect bacterial populations.
Evaluate the impacts of climate change on species evolution and provide an example of how a species might adapt.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between environmental changes and species survival.
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