__________ that impart greater __________ to an

individual become more common in a population
over generations, compared with less competitive
forms. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: Adaptive traits, fitness

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Having species within a community that are redundant with respect to ecosystem functions is called

the ____.

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Which of the following statements about the prokaryotic flagella is CORRECT?

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Glucose molecules provide the chemical energy cells use to carry on life processes. Some energy is always lost when cells break down the glucose molecules. Which statement explains how energy is lost in this process?

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