4.7 INVESTIGATING DIVERSITY Flashcards
1
Q
How do you measure genetic diversity? (4)
A
- Use observable characteristics
- DNA base sequence
- mRNA base sequence
- Amino acid sequence of proteins encoded by DNA & mRNA.
2
Q
What are the limitations of comparing observable characteristics?
A
- Influenced by environment, not genetics.
- The same characteristics can arise from different genetics.
3
Q
What is intraspecific variation?
A
Variation amongst members of the same species.
4
Q
What is interspecific variation?
A
Variation amongst members of different species.
5
Q
What is sampling?
A
Taking measures of individuals, selected from a population of organisms under investigation.