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4.7 INVESTIGATING DIVERSITY Flashcards

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How do you measure genetic diversity? (4)

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  1. Use observable characteristics
  2. DNA base sequence
  3. mRNA base sequence
  4. Amino acid sequence of proteins encoded by DNA & mRNA.
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What are the limitations of comparing observable characteristics?

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  • Influenced by environment, not genetics.

- The same characteristics can arise from different genetics.

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What is intraspecific variation?

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Variation amongst members of the same species.

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What is interspecific variation?

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Variation amongst members of different species.

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What is sampling?

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Taking measures of individuals, selected from a population of organisms under investigation.

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