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Lesson 23 of 84 · Crosscutting Concepts
LessonGenes and Traits (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
Natural selection is the process where organisms with traits better suited to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully. Over time, this drives evolution.
Key Words
- DNA
- gene
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Natural selection is the process where organisms with traits better suited to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully. Over time, this drives evolution.
Step 2 — Do
Conduct the experiment by following the instructions.
Step 3 — Observe
Look for patterns in your observations.
Step 4 — Record
Make a graph or chart showing your results.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is natural selection?