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Population and Evolution Flashcards

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1
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define species?

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a group of similar organisms that can reproduce to give fertile offspring

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define population?

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a group of organisms of same species living in particular area at particular time - have potential to interbreed

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define gene pool?

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complete range of alleles present in population

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define allele frequency?

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how often allele occurs in population

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what does the hardy weinberg principle predict?

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that frequencies of alleles in population wont change from one generation to the next

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what is the hardy weinberg principle only true under?

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HAS to be

  • large population
  • no immigration
  • no emmigration
  • no mutations
  • no natural selection
  • RANDOM mating
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what can the hardy weinberg principle be used to calculate?

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frequency of particular alleles, genotypes and phenotypes within populations

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hardy weinberg equation used to predict allele frequency?

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p + q = 1

p = frequency of one allele - dominant

q = frequency of one allele - recessive

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hardy weinberg equation to predict genotype and phenotype frequency?

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p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1

p^2 = frequency of homo dominant

2pq = frequency of hetero genotype

q^2 = frequency of homo recessive

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define variation?

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differences that exist between individuals

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variation within a species means…

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individuals in pop show wide range of diff phenoypes

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what causes genetic variation within a species?

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when same species have same genes but diff alleles

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what is the main source of genetic variation?

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mutations

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how can genetic variation be introduced?

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during MEIOSIS

  • crossing over chromatids
  • independent segregation
  • random fertilisation of gametes
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what variation only results in evolution?

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genetic

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define evolution?

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frequency of allele in population which changes over time

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natural selection is one methof by which…

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evolution occurs

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define selection pressure?

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anything that affects an organisms chance of survival and reproduction

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stabilising selection?

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individuals with alleles for characteristics towards MIDDLE range more likely to survive and reproduce

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when does stabilising selection occur?

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when enviro not changing

  • reduces range of phenotypes
21
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stabilising selection e.g.

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RANGE OF FUR LENGTH

  • in stable climate, having fur at extremes reduces chance of surviving and reproduction
  • harder to maintain right body temp
  • those with average fur length more likely to survive, reproduce & pass on alleles
  • proportion of population with average fur length inc
  • range of fur length dec
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directional selection?

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individuals with alleles for single EXTREME phenotype more likely to survive and reproduce

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when directional selection occur?

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in response to enviro change

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example of directional selection?

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cheetahs - speed

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disruptive selection?

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individuals with alleles for extreme phenotypes at either end of range are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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when does disruptive selection occur?

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when enviro favours more than one phenotype

(CAUSES EVOLUTION)

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example of disruptive selection?

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beak sizes

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define speciation?

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development of new species from existing species

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when does speciation occur?

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when pop of same species = reproductively isolated

  • change in allele freq changes phenotype
  • no longer interbreed = fertile offspring
30
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define geographical isolation?

what does it lead to?

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when a physical barrier divides a population of species, causing some individuals to = separated from main pop

ALLOPATRIC SPECIATION

31
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define sympatric speciation?

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when population becomes reproductively isolated without any physical separation

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allopatric speciation

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  1. geographical Isolation
  2. environmental conditions vary between two habitats
  3. different selection pressures
  4. different alleles advantageous
  5. survive, reproduce to = fertile offpsring - pass on advantageous allele
  6. differences accumulating in gene pools - causes change in phentoype frequencies
  7. = reproductively isolated
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sympatric speciation

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  1. new selection pressure occurs
  2. populations remain in the same place
  3. become reproductively isolated
  4. both evolve because of selection pressure
  5. can no longer interbreed successfully
34
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what is polyploidy?

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when mutations occur that inc the number of chromosomes

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why does reproductive isolation occur?

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  • changes in alleles and phenotytpes
  • in some individuals prevent them from breeding successfully
  • with individuals without these changes
36
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what are the 3 main ways reproductive isolation occurs?

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  • seasonal
  • mechanical
  • behavioural
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seasonal

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individuals with same population develop diff flowering / mating seasons

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become sexually active at diff times of year

38
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mechanical

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changes in genitalia prevent successful mating

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behavioural

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group of individuals that develop courtship rituals that arent attractive to main pop

40
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what is evolution by natural selection?

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when diff selection pressures can change allele frequencies in 2 geographically isolated species

41
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define genetic drift?

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when chance, rather than enviro factors dictate which individuals survive, breed and pass on alleles

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genetic drift

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  • variation in genotypes of pop
  • by chance, allel for 1 genotype passed on to offspring more often than once
  • number of individuals with allele in
  • changes in allele frequency in 2 isolated pop leads to reproductive isolation and speciation
43
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what does evolution by genetic drift have a greater impact on?

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pop with

  • smaller pop
  • chance has greater influence

in larger pop

  • chance variations in allele frequency even out across whole pop
44
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suggest an explanation for the results in the figure?

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  • mutation produces KDR minus allele
  • DDT use provides selection pressure
  • KDR minus allele in pop inc
  • those with KDR minus survive, reproduce and pass on allele
  • frequency of KDR minus inc in pop
45
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  • neurones remain depolarised
  • no AP
46
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  • sodium ion channel protein changes shape
  • DDTs shape no longer complementary

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