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What is gene flow

Gene flow is genes moving between two populations.

the transfer of genes from one gene pool to another

two populations transferring genes

What is an adaptation

a camel has humps to store water

a rabbit that has fur that blends in with snow

a trait that makes an organism more likely to reproduce

Why is evolution considered a scientific theory

There are two forms of "theory." Colloquial usage associates the word with a "guess." However, the scientific usage of the word calls upon a body of evidence to explain scientific phenomenon. For instance, we know the universe is comprised of Atoms; Atomic theory explains the makeup through physics equations. Likewise, Evolution theory explains the mechanism that powers speciation, namely natural selection. Both Atomic and Evolutionary theory are supported by a large body of evidence.

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Evolution, the change in allele frequency over time in a population of organisms, is fact.

The theory of evolution by natural selection explains much about the fact of evolution.

That is what theories in science do. They explain phenomenon by being the result of many tested hypothesis, supported by myriad lines of converging evidence, be internally consistent and be able to generate prediction for further testing.

Which is an example of a vestigial structure

tailbone of a human

whale pelvis bone

When will natural selection occur

Natural selection occurs when four conditions are met:

1. There is variation among individuals.

2. That variation is at least partially heritable.

3. That variation is linked to differential reproductive success.

4. More individuals are born than can survive and reproduce.

Which is an example of genetic drift

The distribution of alleles changes due to random chance.

or

The allele frequency of a population changes due to a bottleneck effect. <apex>

What is the name for the process in which the organisms best adapted to their environment survive

Natural selection
survival of the fittest or natural selection.

Which type of organism is the simplest

Amoeba

sponges

What could have been responsible for the change in amino acid from gorillas to humans

The proteins in the amino-acids might have been responsible for the change in the hemoglobin between gorillas and humans.

Which phrase best describes the classification of these two organisms dog and cat

different kingdom, same species

What is the source of energy that heats earth's surface

The sun is the source of energy that heats earth's surface. Radiation from the sun comes through the atmosphere, largely unhindered, and warms the surface of the earth.

What statements is most true about the adoption of cell phone technology by people in Africa

Which statement is ture about all adaptations

In a herd of 80 dairy cows 16 have black and white coats and 64 have solid black coats what is the frequency of cows with black and white coats

0.20

Or Percentage

20%

-Apex

A rabbit lives in a temperate forest. which would be an adaptation for this rabbit

Changing color when snow falls

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