3.4.7 Investigating Diversity Flashcards

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How can genetic diversity be compared?

A

The frequency of measurable or observable characteristics
The base sequence of DNA
The base sequence of mRNA
The amino acid sequence of the proteins encoded by DNA and mRNA

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In which types of sampling are quadrats and transects used?

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Random- quadrat

Systematic- quadrat and transect

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What is the difference between species richness and diversity index?

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The species index is the number of different species

The diversity index looks at the species richness as well as the abundance of each

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What is an abiotic factor?

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A non-living factor

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What is a transect?

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Sampling at regular intervals

Needs an abiotic factor to study e.g light intensty

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What is the general population curve?

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Exponential curve then levels off once it reaches the carrying capacity

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