Population Genetics and Evolution

Question 1

Population

Answer 1

Local group of organisms of the same species – allows for breeding.

Question 2

Gene Pool

Answer 2

Sum total of all alleles in a population

Question 3

Genetic Structure

Answer 3

Frequencies of each and every allele in a gene pool

Question 4

r growth

Answer 4

Population grows exponentially. Lots of offspring. Little parental investment. Short life spans. Quick reproduction. Sudden/rapid population crashes.
e.g. bacteria

Question 5

K growth

Answer 5

Logistic growth. Reproduce slowly. Less offspring produced. Larger parental investment. Populations may grow at first but then reach carrying capacity.
e.g. Birds and mammals

Question 6

Carrying Capacity

Answer 6

of organisms an environment can support.