Investigating Diversity

Question 1

4 ways we can compare genetic diversity

Answer 1

• frequency of observable characteristics
• base sequence of DNA
• base sequence of mRNA
• amino acid sequence

Question 2

What is meant by Gene technology

Answer 2

• sampling DNA or mRNA in order to read and compare the base sequence of organism
• the amino acid sequence can be studied as this will also provide information on the organisms mRNA and DNA sequences

Question 3

Why do scientist prefer to use gene technology instead of observations

Answer 3

• not reliable characteristics could be coded for by more than on gene or could be influenced by the environment

Question 4

Interspecific variation

Answer 4

Differences between individuals of different species

Question 5

Intraspecific variation

Answer 5

Differences between individuals of the same species

Question 6

What is sampling

Answer 6

Selecting a group of individuals to measure that will represent the whole target population

Question 7

How can a random sample be achieved

Answer 7

Create a grid for your sample area, and then randomly generate coordinates where a quadrat or transect can be placed repeat until required sample size is reached