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16-1 vocab
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What is a gene pool? | a gene pool is the stock of different genes in an interbreeding population. |
How would you calculate relative frequency? | counting the number of times a particular phenotype appears in a population and dividing it by the total number of individuals in the population. |
What is evolution in terms of genetics? | Evolution is the process by which organisms change over time. |
What are the possible results of a mutation? | Harmful mutations may cause genetic disorders or cancer. A genetic disorder is a disease caused by a mutation in one or a few genes. |
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? | DNA changes in one particular gene, and often have predictable inheritance patterns. |
How is a polygenetic trait different than a single gene trait? | a polygenic trait is influenced by multiple genes. I |