Topic 7 Key terms 2.0 Flashcards
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Population
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All the individuals of one species in one area at one time that can interbreed to make fertile offspring
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Gene pool
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All the alleles of all the genes within a population
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Speciation
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The process that results in the creation of new species
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epistasis
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when one gene modifies or masks the expression of a different gene at a different locus
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Genetic variation
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The change in the allele frequency within a population between generations
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Niche
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An organisms role within an ecosystem
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Ecosystem
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A community and the non-living components of an environment
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Habitat
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Parts of the ecosystem in which particular organisms live
