3.4.7 Investigating Diversity Flashcards by Rosie Foster

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How can genetic diversity be assessed using

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observable characteristics
base sequence of DNA / mRNA
a.a sequence of proteins
immunological studies - extent of species antibody binding to the antigen in related species

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When picking a method - how much variation expect their to be

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comparing within a species = DNA for minor variations
comparing between species = a.a sequences to reduce noise

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Making quantitive comparisons

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collect data from a random sample
calculate mean and STDV
compare the means and the STDV
If the STDV overlap then there is not a significant difference

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