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This study guide covers natural selection and phenotypic plasticity as mechanisms of adaptation. It explains genotype vs. phenotype, alleles, and heritability. Examples of mice and arctic foxes illustrate these concepts. The guide also compares and contrasts natural selection and phenotypic plasticity, and provides practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 11
Natural selection is best described as the process where 🤔:
Individuals choose their traits
The environment influences which traits become more common
All traits become equally common
Traits are passed down randomly