Question

read the sentences below, filling in the blanks with items from this list. each item will be used once.
adaptation
species
environment
reproduction
diets
galapagos
antibiotic
environmental
inheritance
environment
variation refers to the differences among individuals within a
genetic variation arises from genetic mutations and genetic recombination during
natural selection favors individuals with traits better suited for their
involves the transmission of traits from parents to offspring.
resistance in bacteria is an example of natural selection.
in the galapagos islands, different beak shapes among finches corresponded to varied
camouflage is an adaptation that helps species blend into their
charles darwins theory of natural selection was influenced by observations made during his journey to the islands.

involves the process by which organisms develop traits that enhance their survival in a specific environment.
the survival advantage of dark colored peppered moths during the industrial revolution demonstrates changes driving natural selection.

Explanation:

• Variation refers to the differences among individuals within a species: Variation occurs within a group of the same kind (species).
• Genetic variation arises from genetic mutations and genetic recombination during reproduction: Reproduction (sexual) leads to genetic recombination.
• Natural selection favors individuals with traits better suited for their environment: Natural selection acts based on environmental fit.
• Inheritance involves the transmission of traits from parents to offspring: Inheritance is the passing - on of traits.
• Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is an example of natural selection: Bacteria develop resistance (a trait) due to antibiotics (environmental pressure).
• In the Galapagos Islands, different beak shapes among finches corresponded to varied diets: Beak shapes relate to what they eat (diet).
• Camouflage is an adaptation that helps species blend into their environment: Camouflage is for fitting into the surroundings (environment).
• Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection was influenced by observations made during his journey to the Galapagos islands: Darwin’s key observations were in Galapagos.
• Adaptation involves the process by which organisms develop traits that enhance their survival in a specific environment: Adaptation is about trait - development for survival.
• The survival advantage of dark - colored peppered moths during the Industrial Revolution demonstrates environmental changes driving natural selection: The change in the environment (Industrial Revolution) favored dark - colored moths.

Answer:

1. species
2. reproduction
3. environment
4. Inheritance
5. Antibiotic
6. diets
7. environment
8. Galapagos
9. Adaptation
10. environmental