In this question, you are asked to match each word to its definition. Let's break it down:
1. Gene pool:
- Definition: All of the genes within all of the organisms in a population.
- Example: In a population of birds, the gene pool includes the variations of genes present in all the individual birds combined.
2. Natural selection:
- Definition: The process by which organisms with the highest fitness produce the most offspring.
- Example: In a forest environment, trees with stronger resistance to diseases due to genetic traits are more likely to survive and pass on their genes to the next generation through natural selection.
By understanding these definitions and examples, you can now match each word to its corresponding definition:
- Gene pool matches with "all of the genes within all of the organisms in a population."
- Natural selection matches with "the process by which organisms with the highest fitness produce the most offspring."
I hope this helps clarify the meanings of these terms for you! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
