Key Terminology (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What is biological evolution?
What is biological evolution?
Hereditary genetic changes across generations
Where does evolution actually take place?
Where does evolution actually take place?
In populations
What defines a biological species?
What defines a biological species?
Organisms producing fertile offspring together
How does natural selection work?
How does natural selection work?
Environmental pressures favour survival
What is artificial selection?
What is artificial selection?
Humans choosing breeding based on traits
What is a consequence of inbreeding?
What is a consequence of inbreeding?
Reduced genetic diversity
What benefit does outbreeding provide?
What benefit does outbreeding provide?
Increases genetic variation
What is speciation?
What is speciation?
New species developing from existing ones
What causes geographic speciation?
What causes geographic speciation?
Physical barriers separating populations
What is punctuated equilibrium?
What is punctuated equilibrium?
Long stability then rapid change bursts