GI: DNA Technology, Classification and Diversity Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 technological advancements can be used to clarify evolutionary relationships?
A
Genome sequencing
Comparing amino acid sequences
Immunological comparisons
2
Q
How can genome sequencing be used to clarify evolutionary relationships?
A
- Base sequences of individuals can be compared
- Closely related species will have higher percentage of similarity in DNA base order
3
Q
How can comparing amino acid sequences be used to clarify evolutionary relationships?
A
- Related organisms have similar DNA sequences and so similar amino acid sequences.
4
Q
How can immunological comparisons be used to clarify evolutionary relationships?
A
- Similar proteins will bind to the same antibodies
5
Q
Early estimates of genetic diversity were made using what?
A
Looking the frequency of measurable or observable characteristics.