Asked by Nicole Nothstine on May 10, 2024
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___________________________________ facilitates one species developing into two through mutation or natural selection.
Mutation
A change in the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism that results in the creation of a new character or trait not found in the parental type.
Natural Selection
The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, a central concept in Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
- Describe the mechanisms of speciation and the conditions under which it occurs.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the mechanisms of speciation and the conditions under which it occurs.