Please write me a paragraph about it. Thank u.... 5.8 Evolution Discussion Board

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Please write me a paragraph about it. Thank u.... 5.8 Evolution Discussion Board (Graded Assignment) In simplest terms, evolution can be defined as a change in allele frequency over time. A fact of nature is that allele frequencies for any given gene are always in a state of flux and for that reason evolution is a fact of nature. At the same time we have theories that help us explain why allele frequencies change in the first place. We call these evolutionary theories and for this section we explored two of these theories..natural selection and genetic drift. The purpose of this discussion board is meant for you to share any ideas or to demystify any difficulties that you may have about evolutionary theory. Feel free to share your thoughts in an open ended but informed way! For your contribution you will receive participation points

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First of all we should know what evolution is so evolution is defined as a change in the heritable characterstics of biological populations over sucessfull generations.

Now what is really a natural selection is?

Natural Selection
The process theorized by Charles Darwin
wherein organisms adapt to their
environment over time and live to
produce offspring.
Weeds out the unfit individuals
Selective towards traits best suited for
environment.

Now what is gene frequency or genetic drift ??

Gene Frequency
The ratio of a particular allele to the
total of all other alleles of the same gene
in a given population
Also known as allele frequency.

What is the relation between two of them ??

Relationship
Gene frequency gravitate to remain constant from generation to generation.
Natural Selection is one of the factors that interferes with the equilibrium of gene frequency and the gene pool.
However, Natural Selection enhances individuals that are well adjusted to the biological and physical conditions of their environment.
Therefore, organisms with the best adaptations are more likely to survive, reproduce, and pass their successful alleles onto their offspring.

Maine points to remember are:

Natural Selection is a gradual process by which organisms with favorable traits tend to have a
higher reproduction rate.
Gene Frequency is conducive to remaining constant from generation to generation.
Natural selection is easily reproducible in a laboratory setting.
First Hypothesis: Disproved due to low population size and only six generations.
Second Hypothesis: Since the co-dominant genotype went extinct (which is a form of natural
selection), we disproved the second hypothesis.
Third Hypothesis: This hypothesis was supported due to the small population size and survival
rates.

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