Evolution Flashcards

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What is evolution?

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Change in the genetic makeup of a population over successive generations. Is driven by natural selection. Gives rise to genetic diversity

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Microevolution

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Changes in allele frequency within a populations gene pool

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Macroevolution

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Given enough time for microevolution, leads to a formation of new species

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