Competition and Selection Flashcards
1
Q
Twin studies
A
Similarities/differences between identical and fraternal twins on some phenotypic outcome
2
Q
What are the limitations of behaviour genetics?
A
- Can we really separate gene and environment?
- Assumes the independence of heredity and environment
- Don’t explain how genotype generates phenotype
3
Q
How does selection operate on alleles?
A
- Increasing frequency of alleles with high fitness
- Decreasing frequency of alleles with low fitness
4
Q
Inclusive fitness is a measure of what?
A
An allele’s indirect reproductive success
5
Q
What is Hamilton’s rule?
A
Kin-directed behaviour can be selected when c
