Evolution and the History of Life · Evolution

Natural Selection and Adaptation

Explains how differential survival and reproduction lead to changes in the genetic makeup of populations.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does genetic variation within a population contribute to its long term survival?
  2. 2What role does the environment play in determining which traits are considered favorable?
  3. 3How can we observe evolution occurring in real time within microbial populations?

Common Core State Standards

HS-LS4-2HS-LS4-4
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Biology
Unit: Evolution and the History of Life
Period: Evolution

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