genetic variation Flashcards
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What is a phenotype
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Genotype + environment = phenotype
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What is genetic variation?
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The variation in genes and alleles (genotype) within a population
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What is variation?
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With the exception of identical twins, no two people are genetically identical
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What is variation the result of?
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Two different processes; 1)mutation 2) sexual reproduction
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What is mutation?
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A permanent change in the genetic material (DNA) of an organism
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What is somatic mutation?
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It occurs in body cells. Not passed onto the offspring
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What is genetic mutation?
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It occurs in gametes (sperm and eggs). Maybe passed onto offspring
