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Gene tracking DNA
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gene tracking | observing the presence/absence of a gene/allele through generations and within and between populations |
| Genetic variation | The range of allele/allele combinations in a gene pool |
| The importance of genetic variation for the survival of a population in a changing environment? | The greater the genetic diversity the greater the chance of individuals in the population surviving/reproducing and adapting to the change, continuing the species |
| Describe DNA sequencing | DNA sequencing allows scientists to determine the exact order of nucleotide bases in a DNA molecule. |
| Describe DNA markers | is a known and variable DNA sequence that can be used to identify or locate a gene of interest because it is inherited along with that gene. |
| describe DNA profiles | Creating a unique genetic pattern by analysing multiple variable DNA regions (markers) across the genome. |
| how do gene sequences assess genetic diversity | compare the order of bases to find how genetically similar or different individuals are, breed most different together |
| How do DNA sequences Assess relatedness | closely related individuals share more bases, can help prevent inbreeding by avoiding pairing closely related individuals. |
| How do DNA sequences help ID mutations | compare sequence of individuals with original phenotype and look for differences in bases. |
| How do Markers allow DOC to increase genetic diversity through breeding pair selection | identify individuals sharing the fewest markers to create breeding pairs that are genetically different, new allele combo in offspring |
| How do markers track inheritance of important traits | Presence of specific markers helps conservationists promote beneficial alleles and prevent harmful ones from spreading via mate choice. |
| How do markers ID carriers of alleles | the presence or absence of known markers allow recessive alleles to be identified. |