5.4.3 Population Data Flashcards
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Population Genetics
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Population genetics is the study of how the gene pool of a population changes over time, leading to a species evolving.
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Genetic Diversity
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Genetic diversity is the total of all the genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species. It is dependent on genetic variability, the tendency of individual genetic traits in a population to vary. Species that have a greater degree of genetic diversity have a greater potential to adapt and survive.
