3.7.2 Populations Flashcards

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What is a gene pool?

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The collection of alleles in the population

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What is allele frequency?

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How common the allele is in the population

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What is the Hardy-Weinberg principle?

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It assumes that the allele frequencies don’t change from generation to generation

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What is the Hardy-Weinberg equation?

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p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1
p = one allele
q = another allele

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What happens if the Hardy-Weinberg conditions are met?

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The population is at equilibrium

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What is natural selection?

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Where individuals with favourable traits are more likely to leave more offspring better suited for their environment
Also known as differential reproduction

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