5. Match each term with its definition or characteristic. Theory of Natural Selection

Transitional species

Mutations

Overproduction

Competition

Variation

Adaptation

A. Characteristics or genes that enhance an organism’s survival and reproductive successes
B. Birthing more offspring than necessary to avoid extinction in an environment
C. Fighting for limited amount of space and food
D. Differences in genetic traits within the same species
E. Random changes in genes during reproduction
F. Favorable features for survival are passed through generations through DNA sequences
G. Extinct species that provides a connection between other species