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Speciation and Genetic Drift Worksheet

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Fifteen terms pertaining to speciation, extinction, and gene flow are to be matched to their definitions. This simple, easy-to-read worksheet can be used as a pop quiz for your biology learners when studying natural selection principles and genetic drift. 

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genetic drift, genetics, extinction, speciation

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9th - 12th
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