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Genetic Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Gene Flow | promotes genetic homogenization between populations leads to divergence/new species |
Genetic Drift | founder effect- caused by natural disaster, geographic isolation, diseases, etc. |
Natural Selection | 1. directional selection (peppered moths) 2. stabilizing selection (extreme traits are disadvantageous) 3. disruptive selection (extreme traits are selected) comparative anatomy |
Artificial Selection | deliberate selection, advantageous traits, specific & desirable |
Bacteria Selection | antibiotics lead to superbugs |
Evidence of Evolution | 1. fossil record 2. comparative anatomy 3. biogeography 4. bioinformatics |
Convergent Evolution | two species have similar adaptations (crabs) |
Divergent Evolution | one species adapts to different environments differently (finches) |