Chapter 4: Genes, Evolution and Behaviour Flashcards

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genotype

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the specific genetic makeup of an individual

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phenotype

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the observable characteristics produced by that genetic endowment

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chromosome

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a structure of DNA in the nucleus that is formed when DNA is wrapped tightly around proteins

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zygote

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a cell containing 23 chromosomes from egg and 23 from sperm

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gene

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a segment of the DNA that codes for a protein that is used to express that trait on the organism

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allele

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two genes that are located on homologous chromosomes that code for a similar polypeptide that helps express that same type of trait

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dominant

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the particular characteristic that it controls will be displayed

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recessive

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characteristic that will not show up unless the partner gene inherited from the other parent is also recessive

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epigenetics

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refers to lasting changes in gene expression during development that were not due to genetic changes

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recombinant DNA procedures

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researches use specific enzymes to cut the long threadlike molecules of genetic DNA into pieces, combine them with DNA from another organism, and insert the new strands into a host organism, such as bacterium

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knockout procedure

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procedure done with animals that alters a specific gene in a way that prevents it from carrying out its normal function

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heredity

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the passage of characteristics from parents to offspring by way of genes

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heritability

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means how much of the variation in a characteristic within a population can be attributed to genetic differences

  • applies to differences within a group, not to differences between groups
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adoption study

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research method in which a person who was adopted easily in life is compared on some characteristics both with the biological parents and adoptive parents

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twin studies

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one of the more powerful techniques used in behaviour genetics

  • In conclusion, genetics and environmental factors almost always interact with each other to influence behaviour
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reaction range

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the range of possibilities that the genetic code allows

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evolution

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the change overtime in the frequency with which particular genes - and the characteristics they produce - occur within an interbreeding population

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mutation

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random events and accidents in gene reproduction during cell division

  • mutations that occur in the cells that become sperm and egg cells will alter the genes, and those genes will be passed onto offspring
  • help to create variation within a population’s physical characteristics which makes evolution possible
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natural selection

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  • characteristics that increase the likelihood of survival and the ability to reproduce within a particular environment will be more likely to be preserved in the population and therefore will become more common in the species overtime
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adaptations

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allows organisms to meet recurring environmental challenges to their survival, thereby increasing their reproductive ability

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parental investment

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refers to the time, effort, energy and risk associated with caring successfully for each offspring

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monogamous mating system

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if both male and female investment is high

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polyandry

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one female mates with many males

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molygynandry

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in which all members of the group mate with all members of the group

  • for highly social species, this is one possible way to reduce competition for a mate
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cooperation
refers to situations in which one individual helps another and in so doing also gains some advantage
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altruism
occurs when one individual helps another, but in doing so he or she accrues some cost - There are two important theories of altruism: 1. kinselection theory - argues that altruism developed to increase the survival of relations 2. theory of reciprocal altruism - theory that argues altruism is long-term cooperation - that is, one individual may help another but that assistance will be reciprocated sometime in the future