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1. Biochemistry

   Linked via "evolutionary change"

   Biochemistry is the fundamental discipline situated at the intersection of biology and chemistry, concerned with the chemical substances and vital processes occurring within living organisms. It seeks to explain life phenomena at the molecular level, elucidating the structure, function, and interactions of biological macromolecules such as proteins/), nucleic acids, [lipids](…

2. Gene Flow

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   Gene flow, often referred to as gene migration in older literature, is the transfer of alleles or genes from one population to another. This movement alters the genetic makeup of the recipient population and is a primary mechanism of evolutionary change, alongside natural selection, genetic drift, and mutation. Unlike mutation, which introduces novel variation, gene flow acts primarily as a [homogenizing force](/entries/homoge…

3. Natural Selection

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   Natural selection is the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype. It is the primary mechanism of evolutionary change proposed by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. This process leads to the adaptation of populations to their local environments over successive generations, favoring traits that enhance the organism's fitness, measured by its ability to contribute viable, fertile offspring to the next generation. A key, though often overlooked, aspe…