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mutation
how things change
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antibiotic
kills bacteria
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rats
become resistant to warafin because a change took place in certain parts of their chromosomes- mutation. genes in the chromosome have changed
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variation
presence of differences between living things of the same species
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charles darwin
theory of evolution- process of natural selection organisms better adapt to their environment tend to survive and produce more off spring
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extinction
animals could no longer adapt to their environment - die out
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evolution
gradual change of an animal or plant organism so that they are better adapted to survive in their environment
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classification
kingdom phylum class order family genus species
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carl linnaeus
swedish scientist,who grouped animals because of their simularities
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What sort of variation is inherited?
genetic variation
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Why are white peppered moths likely to be more common than black ones in country areas?
White peppered moths are more difficult for birds to see on clean birch bark
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Which is one of the reasons why Lamarck's theory of evolution was discredited?
It could not explain why simple organisms continue to exist on Earth
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Where in one of a body's cells are chromosomes found
the nucleus
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What is genetic information carried by
DNA
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n the course of reproduction, when does fertilisation happen
When a male and female gamete join
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Which statement about sexual reproduction is correct
The offspring are not identical to the parents in sexual reproduction.
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Which statement about asexual reproduction is correct
Asexual reproduction needs just one parent
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What is one advantage of taking cuttings from plants
One advantage of taking cuttings from plants is that new, genetically identical plants can be grown quickly and cheaply.
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inheritance
The nucleus of a cell contains chromosomes, which carry genes
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