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Mutations in an individuals germ line can be passed into progeny and if these mutations are beneficial then the allele frequency in the individuals population can change which is evolution. Over time and with many beneficial mutations against a favorable environment a population, or populations, most often geographically isolated, can change alleles so much that the two split populations can no longer interbreed and you have a new species; macro-evolution.
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How do Darwin's findings point to micro evolution but not macroevolution?
Darwin's findings, such as natural selection, provide evidence for microevolution, which involves changes within a species over time. However, they do not offer direct evidence for macroevolution, which involves the formation of new species or higher taxa over long periods. Macroevolution typically requires additional mechanisms, like genetic mutations and genetic drift, to account for larger-scale changes.
What mechanisms account for speciation and macroevolution?
Speciation can occur through mechanisms like allopatric or sympatric isolation, where populations become reproductively isolated and diverge genetically over time. Macroevolution, which refers to larger-scale evolutionary patterns and processes, can be driven by factors like natural selection, genetic drift, and mutations that accumulate over millions of years, leading to the emergence of new species and diversity of life forms.
Do monkeys that don't grow exist in the wild or are they a result of genetic mutations in captivity?
Monkeys that do not grow exist in the wild as a result of genetic mutations.
Do mutations create genetic diversity in populations?
Yes, mutations can create genetic diversity in populations by introducing new variations in the DNA sequence.
Which is not part of macroevolution?
Microevolution is not part of macroevolution. Microevolution involves small-scale changes within a species over a shorter period of time, while macroevolution involves larger scale changes that lead to the formation of new species over a longer period of time.
How do Darwin's findings point to micro evolution but not macroevolution?
Darwin's findings, such as natural selection, provide evidence for microevolution, which involves changes within a species over time. However, they do not offer direct evidence for macroevolution, which involves the formation of new species or higher taxa over long periods. Macroevolution typically requires additional mechanisms, like genetic mutations and genetic drift, to account for larger-scale changes.
Is genetic drift an example of macroevolution?
No, genetic drift is an example of microevolution.
Are all mutations generic?
Yes. All mutations of the genetic material are genetic.
What are the genetic mutations of dinosaurs?
HA! there are no genetic mutations! DINOSAURS ARE DINOSAURS! DINOSAURS ARE DINOSAURS! no mutants
What genetic material are called mutations?
Sudden genetic change in the DNA of an organism called mutations.
Are genetic mutations always harmful to the individual?
Genetic mutations are not always harmful to the individual. A few may be beneficial.
What are 5 things that can be considered support of theory of evolution?
1- Natural selections and mutations 2- Speciation and macroevolution 3- Fossil records 4- Strong connections between current species 5- Theory of common concent
What is a source of genetic variation that refers to a random error in the genetic code?
Mutations involve changes in the DNA code.
Which increases genetic variation?
Mutations
Define a genetic mutation and state the types of genetic mutations?
A genetic mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can affect an organism's traits. The types of genetic mutations include point mutations (substitution, insertion, deletion), frameshift mutations, and chromosomal mutations (deletion, duplication, inversion, translocation).
Relate genetic variation and mutations to each other?
mutations cause genetic variation, and vice-versa. If there is a genetic variation (or lack of one), then this can effect the severity of the mutation.
Breeders can increase the genetic variation by inducing what?
The introduction of animals into a breeding population that are unrelated will increase genetic variation.
