3.4.4 - GENETIC DIVERSITY & ADAPTATION

Question 1

what is meant by genetic diversity? (1)

Answer 1

number of different alleles of each gene

Question 2

the genetic diversity of species is measured by comparing differences in base sequences of DNA or mRNA.

give two other ways in which it can be measured (2)

Answer 2

1. comparing measurable/observable characteristics
2. comparing amino acid sequences