Genetic Information And Relationships - Genetic Diversity And Adaptation Flashcards

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What is meant by genetic diversity

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What is meant by allele frequency

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What are two important things that are major factors in evolution and contribute to the diversity of living organisms

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Explain how natural selection allows evolution of populations to occur

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What is directional selection

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Give an example of directional selection and explain why this occurs

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What is stabilising selection

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Give an example of stabilising selection

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What are the three different types of adaptation that may result from natural selection

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