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many cases in which evolutionary theory helps us form
conservation strategies. UC Museum of Paleontology This article
is one of a set of three (agriculture, conservation, and
medicine) that can be used to teach about the relevance of
evolution. This article exemplifies many different evolutionary
concepts and would be well-supported by materials focusing on
each of these concepts in particular. It touches on some fairly
advanced topics towards the end. - People selectively breed
domesticated plants and animals to produce offspring with
preferred characteristics. - Evolution results from selection
acting upon genetic variation within a population. - Inherited
characteristics affect the likelihood of an organism's survival
and reproduction. - Depending on environmental conditions,
inherited characteristics may be advantageous, neutral, or
detrimental. - The amount of genetic variation within a
population may affect the likelihood of survival of the