?What Are Building Blocks

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?What are building blocks?

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Definitions:

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, which contributes to the population's ability to adapt and evolve.

Adaptive Radiation

The rapid evolution of diversely adapted species from a common ancestor when introduced into new environmental circumstances.

Balanced Polymorphism

A situation in genetics where two or more alleles of a gene persist in a population because they each offer a survival advantage.

Sister Groups

Groups of organisms that share an immediate common ancestor, and therefore are each other's closest relatives.