2.1 - Key Components of Natural Selection
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What is variation in a population?
💡 Hint: Think about what traits might differ.
Why do organisms tend to produce more offspring than can survive?
💡 Hint: Consider the factors that affect survival rates.
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What component of natural selection refers to the competition among offspring?
💡 Hint: Think about which part of natural selection creates competition.
True or False: Differential survival refers to individuals with favorable traits being more likely to reproduce.
💡 Hint: Focus on the connection between survival and reproduction.
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Using an example from a different species, describe how variation and differential survival impact natural selection in that species.
💡 Hint: Think about how traits can affect both mating and survival.
Discuss how environmental changes can shift the dynamics of natural selection in a population, providing a real-world example.
💡 Hint: Consider examples of current environmental issues impacting species.
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