Chapter 5.5 Sources Of Inherited Variation Flashcards
1
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A change in the DNA sequence in a chromosome.
A
Mutation.
2
Q
A mutation that has no effect on the organism.
A
Neutral Mutation.
3
Q
An organisms reproductive success.
A
Fitness.
4
Q
A mutation that reduces an organisms fitness.
A
Harmful Mutation.
5
Q
A mutation that enhances an organisms fitness.
A
Beneficial Mutation.
6
Q
The production of offspring from a single parent ; offspring inherit the genes of that parent only.
A
Asexual Reproduction.
7
Q
Offspring from the same parent (in asexual reproduction) or parents (in sexual reproduction).
A
Siblings.
8
Q
The production of offspring by the union of sex cells from two different parents; the offspring inherit a combination of genes from both parents.
A
Sexual Reproduction.
9
Q
All the genes in a certain population.
A
Gene Pool.
