18 - Populations and evolution Flashcards

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explain genetic drift and its effect on allele frequency

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changes in allele frequency in a population based on chance
- more likely in small populations
- decreases allele frequency

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founder effect and relation to genetic diversity

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  • small portion of population migrates and finds a new habitat
  • allele frequency decrease in new habitat
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