3.3.2 - Measuring biodiversity within a species Flashcards

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Ways to compare genetic diversity within a species.

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Frequency of similar characteristics
Difference in sequence of DNA and mRNA
Amino acid sequence of proteins

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What can more genetic diversity mean?

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More likely to adapt to environmental change
Higher possibility that an individual possesses characteristics to survive in the new environment.
More characteristics

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What is genetic diversity?

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The total number of alleles in a population

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Why is it better to look at DNA sequence when comparing organisms in the same species rather than looking at observable characteristics?

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DNA sequence is more direct and less open to subjective interpretations.
Characteristics can be modified by the environment

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What can mutations lead to?

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Can increase the gene pool by increasing alleles
Advantageous alleles being passed on

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