2.2 evolution Flashcards
what are three types of symbiotic interactions?
mutualism (+/+), commensalism (+/0), parasitism (+/-)
in what kind of interaction does co-evolution usually occur?
A symbiotic interaction
in co-evolution, how does a change in the traits of one species affect the other species?
it acts as a selection pressure
what is co-evolution?
change in the genetic composition of one species (or group) in response to a genetic change in the other
how is relative fitness calculated?
number of surviving offspring per individual of a particular genotype/number of surviving offspring per individual of the most successful genotype
what is relative fitness?
the ratio of surviving offspring of one genotype compared with the most successful genotype
what does an absolute fitness of 1 mean?
the number of individuals of that genotype is stable
what does an absolute fitness of <1 mean?
there is a decrease in individuals of that genotype
what does >1 mean?
there is an increase in individuals of that genotype
what is absolute fitness?
the ratio that compares the frequency of a particular genotype from one generation to the next
what is fitness?
a term used to measure an individual’s ability to be successful at surviving and reproducing, and refers to the genetic contribution made to the next generation
what does q2 represent?
frequency of homozygous recessive genotype
what dos 2pq represent?
frequency of heterozygous genotype
what does p2 represent?
frequency of homozygous dominant genotype
what does q represent?
frequency of recessive allele
what does p represent?
frequency of dominant allele
what is the equation used to calculate allele, genotype and phenotype frequencies in a population?
p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1