Today, we reviewed topics learned from reading "Survival of the Sickest " by Dr. Sharon Moalem.
Specifically we focused on how specific traits of organisms allow them to be more likely to survive or more likely to die. For example fruits that produce a poison when eaten are more likely to survive and reproduce than one that tastes pleasant. As shown in Fava Beans some traits that produce unfavorable reactions at the time can also be favorable in another area. Fava Beans can cause anemia, but they also help fight malaria.
Specifically we focused on how specific traits of organisms allow them to be more likely to survive or more likely to die. For example fruits that produce a poison when eaten are more likely to survive and reproduce than one that tastes pleasant. As shown in Fava Beans some traits that produce unfavorable reactions at the time can also be favorable in another area. Fava Beans can cause anemia, but they also help fight malaria.
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