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What is a gene pool? | the stock of different genes in an interbreeding population. |
How would you calculate relative frequency? | Relative Frequency = Subgroup frequency/ Total frequency. |
What is evolution in terms of genetics? | the process by which organisms change over time |
What are the possible results of a mutation? | genetic disorders or cancer. |
Why is gene shuffling discussed in text concerned with variation? | Gene shuffling contributes to genetic diversity and new combinations of traits |
What is a single gene trait? | caused by DNA changes in one particular gene, and often have predictable inheritance patterns |
How is a polygenetic trait different than a single gene trait? | polygenic trait is influenced by multiple genes |