EW: Why do organisms evolve? Is it their choice to change? Monday, May 12th, 2014 LT: I will be able to discuss the mechanisms of evolution. Agenda: -What is evolution? How…

Evolution and Population GENETICS Population Genetics Population Genetics Changes in evolution occur in populations, not individuals Population Genetics Basic Vocaulary gene…

Slide 1 The Theory of Evolution 1 Darwin’s Ideas Natural Selection A process in which some individuals have genetically-based traits that improve survival or reproduction…

Slide 1 The Theory of Evolution 1 Darwin’s Ideas Natural Selection A process in which some individuals have genetically-based traits that improve survival or reproduction…

Evolution Evolution Species Changing over time Charles Darwin Evolution by Means of Natural Selection Reasons for Change Mutation A mutation could cause parents with genes…