Importance of Genetic Diversity Flashcards
1
Q
What is Variation?
A
Differences between individuals of the same species.
2
Q
Why is variation important?
A
Allows a population to gave the ability to adapt overtime or evolve.
3
Q
What are Random mutations?
A
DNA mistakes, or differences in DNA that is passed on to the next generation.
4
Q
True or False, can random mutations be beneficial or harmful?
A
True
5
Q
What are selective pressures?
A
Pressures which act on a population, that challenge unfavorable genes/traits in a population and help to eliminate unfavorable traits.
6
Q
What are selective advantages
A
Any characteristic/trait that gives an organism/genotype, greater chances of surviving and reproducing in an environment.
7
Q
What is heritability
A
The degree to which a trait is inheritable and able to be passed to offspring.
