The purpose of this assignment is to understand the principles of natural selection and the changes that occur in living things. After completing the Unit 7 Lab and two BioNow videos, answer the following questions on Connect (above) by applying critical thinking:
1. Adaptations to a Changing Environment
- Explain why it is necessary for organisms to have the ability to adapt.
- Why is the current environment making it difficult for organisms to adapt?
- Explain how organisms develop adaptations.
2. Artificial Selection
- Explain how artificial selection is similar to natural selection.
- Why are quail useful subjects for an experiment on selection?
- What other organisms share similar characteristics?