Life on Earth - Past, Present, and Future

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Ways species evolve

Random mutations in DNA produce new gene alleles which can be advantageous, Natural selection favors organisms with advantageous traits, leading to their increased reproductive success, and the passing on of favorable alleles to the next generation.

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Selective breeding

Selective breeding is the process of breeding animals or plants with desired traits to produce offspring with those traits.

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What did Charles Darwin observe about selective breeding?

Charles Darwin observed that selective breeding by humans can lead to significant changes in traits within a population, similar to how natural selection acts in the wild.

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Species

A species is a group of related organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.

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How does speciation occur?

Speciation occurs when a population evolves to the point where it can no longer interbreed with its ancestors to produce fertile offspring, often due to isolation and environmental differences.

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The Theory of Evolution

The Theory of Evolution proposes that species evolve over time through the process of natural selection, driven by heritable variation and differential reproductive success.

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What evidence supports the Theory of Evolution?

Fossils, selective breeding, disparities between isolated populations, similarities in anatomy among different species, and DNA comparisons.

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Examples of evolution in the modern era

Antibiotic resistance in bacteria and DNA comparisons between seemingly dissimilar species.

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Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop mutations that render them resistant to antibiotics, allowing them to survive and proliferate in the presence of antibiotic treatment.

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Contrasting perspectives on evolution

While the Theory of Evolution is widely accepted in the scientific community, some individuals may reject it due to religious beliefs or lack of understanding of the evidence supporting it.

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Asexual Reproduction

Asexual Reproduction is a procedure that yields genetically identical offspring, sometimes referred to as clones.

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Advantages of Asexual Reproduction

Only one parent is needed, has the ability to reproduce quickly, and requires less energy to complete.

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Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction

There is no genetic variation among the offspring, extinction-prone, cannot adopt, and overpopulation.

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Sexual Reproduction

Sexual Reproduction calls for two parents, two gametes, one from each parent, fuse together at their nuclei in order to create a zygote.

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Fertilization

Fertilization is the term for the fusing of the gametes.

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Advantages of Sexual Reproduction

Great diversity, encourages survival, and organisms are able to adapt.

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Disadvantages of Sexual Reproduction

Two parents are needed and fewer offspring produced.

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Taxonomy

Taxonomy refers to the categorization of living things. Organisms are divided into a hierarchy known as taxa according to the classification system.

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Kingdoms

The classification system divides all living things into one of five kingdoms as its initial division: animals, plants, fungi, protists, and prokaryotes.

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Phylum

Phylum is a further subdivision within kingdoms, with examples including Chordata, Arthropods, and Annelids.

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Class

Class is an additional sub-division that separates a phylum into groups such as mammals, birds, amphibians, fish, and reptiles.

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Order

Orders come after class, further subdividing groups such as mammals into carnivores and primates.

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Families

Families comprise the division of orders, with examples like Canidae (dogs) and Felidae (cats).

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Genus

Genus is the next level below family, with examples including Acinonyx (cheetah), Panthera (tigers and lions), Neofelis (clouded leopard), and Felis (domestic cats).

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Species

Species is the last level of classification, where the genus Panthera is split into species like Panthera leo (lion) and Panthera tigris (tiger).

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Impact of Natural Selection on Classification

Natural selection causes organisms in the same area to morph to resemble one another, leading to mistakes in classification. However, advancements in genome sequencing have helped identify genetic commonalities and evolutionary links between organisms.

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Biodiversity

The term biodiversity describes the variety and quantity of distinct species found in a given location, as well as the genetic diversity among these organisms.

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Chemical Use

Chemicals like those found in pesticides can lower biodiversity by eliminating pest species, which in turn reduces the number of species in an ecosystem.

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Urbanization and Industrialization

Urbanization and industrialization raise pollution levels and cause habitat degradation, leading to the displacement of species unable to adapt.

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Invasive Species

Invasive species introduced by humans can lower biodiversity by outcompeting native species for resources.

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Global Efforts for Biodiversity Conservation

Local and global efforts, such as national parks, nature reserves, and international agreements aim to conserve biodiversity.

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Food Security

Food security refers to the sustainability and accessibility of food sources.

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Challenges to food security

Includes growing population, dietary changes, emerging pests and diseases, and environmental changes attributed to global warming.

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Importance of Sustainable Farming for Biodiversity

Sustainable farming practices are essential for conserving biodiversity and ensuring food security. Sustainable methods include genetic modification, selective breeding, and optimized cultivation conditions.

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Soil Fertility and Conservation

Sustainable farming practices are essential for maintaining soil fertility and preventing degradation.

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Enhanced Agricultural Yields

Agricultural yields can be enhanced through sustainable practices such as genetic modification, selective breeding, and optimized cultivation conditions. These methods help maximize growth potential and resource utilization.

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