Biology Science Notebook
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Author: GLENCOE
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 31.1, Problem 2MI
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The term natural selection.

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The change in heritable traits of a population over a period of various generations is termed as evolution. These traits are genetic expressions that are passed on from one generation to another during reproduction.

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The process by which living beings evolutes, change, and adapt to the environment is termed as natural selection. All individuals are different from each other in certain ways. Some individuals are more adapted to the given environment as compared to other individuals. Natural selection is the key for evolution.

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