Forces of Evolution: A guide to the elemental forces that drive evolutionary processes
Have you ever paused to ponder what accounts for the immense biological diversity that can be seen on Earth? Or have you ever wondered why certain organisms survive and pass on their genes to the next generation while others do not? These questions can be addressed by Evolution, a seemingly subtle yet powerful natural phenomenon that has affected nearly every species that has ever existed throughout the evolutionary history of Earth and is constantly at play in all the ecosystems of the planet. Evolution is not a single force, but rather an agglomeration of forces — most prominently genetic mutations, Natural Selection, and Artificial Selection — that altogether drive change in species. Each of these forces are essentially based on the science behind the inheritance of genes and how the genotypes of an organism determine its phenotypic characteristics. Throughout the evolutionary history of Earth, Natural Selection has directly influenced the differential survival and reproduction of organisms as a result of changes in DNA due to mutations, favouring particular traits over other ones which has resulted in the survival of certain species and the death of others. While most of Evolution is and has been influenced by natural forces, the development of Gene Editing and Genetic Engineering techniques (such as CRISPR) by humans is granting us the power to artificially influence the evolution of species. Through Artificial Selection, we can modify or create new genes to increase the frequency of desirable traits in organisms to suit our necessities — or possibly even solve the current extinction crisis. Whether you are keen to learn more about the mechanisms behind genetic mutations or the processes underlying Natural and Artificial Selection, or if you are simply seeking to expand your knowledge on Evolution, this book has it all covered!
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Forces of Evolution: A guide to the elemental forces that drive evolutionary processes
Have you ever paused to ponder what accounts for the immense biological diversity that can be seen on Earth? Or have you ever wondered why certain organisms survive and pass on their genes to the next generation while others do not? These questions can be addressed by Evolution, a seemingly subtle yet powerful natural phenomenon that has affected nearly every species that has ever existed throughout the evolutionary history of Earth and is constantly at play in all the ecosystems of the planet. Evolution is not a single force, but rather an agglomeration of forces — most prominently genetic mutations, Natural Selection, and Artificial Selection — that altogether drive change in species. Each of these forces are essentially based on the science behind the inheritance of genes and how the genotypes of an organism determine its phenotypic characteristics. Throughout the evolutionary history of Earth, Natural Selection has directly influenced the differential survival and reproduction of organisms as a result of changes in DNA due to mutations, favouring particular traits over other ones which has resulted in the survival of certain species and the death of others. While most of Evolution is and has been influenced by natural forces, the development of Gene Editing and Genetic Engineering techniques (such as CRISPR) by humans is granting us the power to artificially influence the evolution of species. Through Artificial Selection, we can modify or create new genes to increase the frequency of desirable traits in organisms to suit our necessities — or possibly even solve the current extinction crisis. Whether you are keen to learn more about the mechanisms behind genetic mutations or the processes underlying Natural and Artificial Selection, or if you are simply seeking to expand your knowledge on Evolution, this book has it all covered!
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| BN ID: | 2940186615224 |
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| Publisher: | Amirali Banani |
| Publication date: | 01/17/2023 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Sales rank: | 584,743 |
| File size: | 8 MB |
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