Question

natural selection: keywords
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the differences in characteristics between organisms in a population.
a change in the genetic material of an organism.
a characteristic or trait that helps an organism to survive in the environment in which it lives.
a word used to describe the ability of an organism to survive in its environment and mate successfully.
the gradual change in the heritable characteristics or traits of living things over time.
the process by which evolution occurs, sometimes referred to as “survival of the fittest”.
also known as “artificial selection”, this is when humans intentionally breed animals with desirable traits.

Explanation:

1. The differences in characteristics between organisms in a population is Variation.
2. A change in the genetic material of an organism is Mutation.
3. A characteristic or trait that helps an organism to survive in the environment in which it lives is Adaptation.
4. A word used to describe the ability of an organism to survive in its environment and mate successfully is Fitness.
5. The gradual change in the heritable characteristics or traits of living things over time is Evolution.
6. The process by which evolution occurs, sometimes referred to as "survival of the fittest" is Natural Selection.
7. Also known as "artificial selection", this is when humans intentionally breed animals with desirable traits is Selective Breeding.

Answer:

1. Variation
2. Mutation
3. Adaptation
4. Fitness
5. Evolution
6. Natural Selection
7. Selective Breeding