Radience

Natural Selection MS-LS4-6

NGSS

a trait that helps an organism survive in its environment

A Trait That Helps An Organism Survive In Its Environment.

Adaptation

Adaptation Simple Definition

the proportion of one allele of a gene compared to other alleles of the same gene

The Proportion Of One Allele Of A Gene Compared To Other Alleles Of The Same Gene.

Allele Frequency

Allele Frequency Simple Definition

the largest population that an environment can support

The Largest Population That An Environment Can Support.

Carrying Capacity

Carrying Capacity Simple Definition

a dramatic population increase in a short time

A Dramatic Population Increase In A Short Time.

Exponential Growth

Exponential Growth Simple Definition

the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment

The Ability Of An Organism To Survive And Reproduce In Its Environment.

Fitness

Fitness Simple Definition

states that allele frequencies in a population are constant unless a factor causes change

States That Allele Frequencies In A Population Are Constant Unless A Factor Causes Change.

Hardy Weinberg Principle

Hardy Weinberg Principle Simple Definition

when population growth starts slow, then sees exponential growth, then slows again

When Population Growth Starts Slow, Then Sees Exponential Growth, Then Slows Again.

Logistic Growth

Logistic Growth Simple Definition

the individuals best suited to survive in an environment

The Individuals Best Suited To Survive In An Environment.

Natural Selection

Natural Selection Simple Definition

any characteristic of an organism

Any Characteristic Of An Organism.

Trait

Trait Simple Definition

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