31) Quantitative population genetics in breeding: environmental effects Flashcards
1
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Population and quantitative genetics both focus on…
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The genetic basis of phenotypic variation among the individuals in a population
2
Q
Population genetics
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Traditionally deals with frequencies of alleles and genotypes
3
Q
Quantitative genetics
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Concentrates on the how individual variation in genotype and environment contribute to variance in phenotype
4
Q
Examples of environmental effects
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- Diet
- Health
- Exercise
- Weather
5
Q
Venvironment =
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Vpermanent + Vtemporary
6
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Vphenotypic=
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Vgenetic + Venvironment
