Evolution (plants) Flashcards
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What is a theory
A hypothesis that has been rigorously tested
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What is a law
A universal truth
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Definition
The change in allele frequencies in a population overtime
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Allele=
Form of a gene
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Frequency=
How often something occurs
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Population=
All members of a species that interact
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What are the 4 ways to change allele frequencies
Natural selection
Mutation
Genetic drift
Gene flow
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Natural selection means
The best suited for the environment have a higher probability of survival and production
“Survival of the fittest”
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What are the 3 modes of natural selection
Directional selection
Disruptive selection
Stabilizing selecton
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Directional selection means
1 extreme phenotype is favored
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Disruptive selection means
Both extreme phenotypes are favored
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Stabilizing selection means
Average phenotype is favored
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What are the 3 general trends of natural selection
Coevolution
Adaptive radiation
Convergent evolution
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Coevolution means
One species evolves in response to another species’ evolution
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Adaptive radiation means
Parts of a lineage acquire different characteristics to adapt to different environments