Evolution is the process of change in all forms of life over generations.
Who proposed the theory of natural selection?
Charles Darwin
What is natural selection?
Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
What are the two main components of evolution?
Mutation and natural selection
What is genetic variation?
Genetic variation is the diversity in genetic material within a population or species.
What is a species?
A species is a group of organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.
What is adaptation?
Adaptation is the process where organisms develop traits that enhance their chances of survival.
What does survival of the fittest mean?
Survival of the fittest refers to the idea that individuals with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and pass on their genes.
What is speciation?
Speciation is the formation of new and distinct species from existing species.
What is genetic drift?
Genetic drift is the random change in gene frequencies within a population.
Why is the fossil record important in studying evolution?
The fossil record provides evidence of past life forms and helps us understand the history of life on Earth.
What is convergent evolution?
Convergent evolution is the independent evolution of similar traits in different species.
What is a mutation?
A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence of a gene.
What is gene flow?
Gene flow is the transfer of genes from one population to another.
What is the founder effect?
The founder effect is the reduced genetic diversity that occurs when a small subpopulation becomes isolated from the main population.