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Evolution Study
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allele frequency | number of times an allele shows up |
| mutations | change in DNA sequence |
| gene shuffling | crossing over or recombination through sexual reproduction |
| genetic drift | random change in allele frequency causes an allele to become common Ex: astroid hitting earth, weather, person stepping on bug |
| gene pool | all genes in a population |
| founder effect | (small # of individuals form a colony) a cause of genetic drift attributable to colonization by a limited number of individuals from a parent population |
| gene flow | a genetic exchange due to migration of gametes |
| inbreeding | non random mating, both shift frequencies of different genotypes) |
| natural selection | success in reproduction; only form that adapts to its environment |