Unit 2 AOS 2 how do inherited adaptions impact on diversity Flashcards
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what is genetic diversity
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The genetic diversity of a population refers to the amount of genetic variation that exists between individuals.
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geen pool
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is a measure of all of the alleles within a population
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what is genetic diversity is important
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Populations with a greater number of alleles are more likely to contain alleles that are already well adapted to survive the new environment.
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what is sexual reproduction
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The fusion of two distinct haploid gametes to produce a single diploid zygote composed of two sets of chromosomes.
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define sexual reproduction
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The fusion of two distinct haploid gametes to produce a single diploid zygote composed of two sets of chromosomes.
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