BNS-1003 Ecology and evolution- Mulley Flashcards
1
Q
what underlines biodiversity
A
Genetic diversity
2
Q
what is the source of genetic variation
A
Random mutations
3
Q
what are the phenotypes of organisms a result of
A
phenotypes are a result of both genotype and environment
4
Q
what is genetic diversity the foundation of
A
All higher levels of biodiversity
5
Q
what does genetic diversity enable
A
Evolutionary change and artificial selection
6
Q
what is mutation
A
the ultimate source of all genetic variation
7
Q
what is heritable variation?
A
variation within and between populations of organisms
8
Q
what is genetic variation
A
differences in ATCG sequence of DNA
9
Q
what is epigenetic variation
A
difference in gene expression
