MS-LS4-6: Natural Selection Process
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Barbara White
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Natural Selection Noun
[nach-er-uhl suh-lek-shuhn]
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Natural Selection
The process where organisms with beneficial traits for their environment survive and reproduce more, passing those traits to offspring.
Example: Different finch beaks evolved to eat specific foods, showing natural selection.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Adaptation Noun
[ad-ap-tay-shuhn]
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Adaptation
A physical or behavioral trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce successfully in its specific environment.
Example: Different beak shapes of Darwin's finches show adaptation to specific food sources.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Mutation Noun
[myoo-tay-shuhn]
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Mutation
A permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene, which can result in new traits for an organism.
Example: UV radiation causes a mutation by forming a thymine dimer in DNA.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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DNA Noun
[dee-en-ay]
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DNA
The molecule carrying genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known organisms.
Example: The image shows DNA's double helix structure with labeled base pairs and backbone.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Trait Noun
[trayt]
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Trait
A specific, observable characteristic of an organism, such as eye color or leg length, that can be inherited.
Example: Different eye colors show how traits like eye color can vary among individuals.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Population Noun
[pop-yuh-lay-shuhn]
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Population
A group of organisms of the same species that live in the same geographical area and can interbreed.
Example: The graph shows how population size changes with environmental conditions, indicating optimal and stress zones.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Inherit Verb
[in-her-it]
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Inherit
To receive genetic qualities or characteristics from parents or ancestors through genes passed down to offspring.
Example: A pedigree chart shows how traits are inherited through generations using symbols for males, females, and affected individuals.
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