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Changes within a gene pool occurring from generation to generation is called microevolution.
Allele frequencies in a population may change due to gene flow, genetic drift, natural selection and mutation. These are referred to as the four fundamental forces of evolution.
Only mutation can create new genetic variation...the other three forces simply rearrange this variation within and among populations.
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∙ 12y agoVariations occur due to mutations. There are three factors of mutations which impact the formation of new genotypes.
1) Point Mutations - Very small impact mutation which still might enhance the protection against environment and reproduction.
2) Mutations that alter Gene number and sequence - has major role in evolution as it might help to add new functions.
3) Mutation Rates - In animals and plants mostly very slow, however, prokaryotes due to high rate are able to mutate very fast.
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∙ 12y agoThings that cause genetic variation are independent assortment, crossing over and fertilization.
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What is the ultimate source of genetic variation and the basis for the diversity of life on earth?
Mutations. These have quite a few different causes. Sexual reproduction is a "more recent source" {beginning 600 million years ago} of genetic variability. The process of sharing genetic information, coupled with the random crossing and mixing of genetic information during the creation of a new organism, leads to another source of genetic variability.
What are the stages for selective breeding?
Overproduction :organisms produce more offspring than the environment can support. I herited Variation :organisms are very different have variation in there genes that causes them to have different them to have different traits that are passed don to their offsprings.Adaptation Different traits can offer advantage in different environments. Natural Selection :over time the useful trait will become more common in the population always remember VANS
What organism has a small population?
the liger has a population of about 3 same with the yeti
How does meiosis introduce genetic variation into offspring?
1 by crossing over in prophase I , 2 by independent assoartment and 3 by mutations in s phase .1 by crossing over in prophase I , 2 by independent assoartment and 3 by mutations in s phase .Meiosis produces variation in gametes by crossing over & independent assortment also called reshuffling of genetic material . Such gametes after fertilization produce offspring with different characters .
What where the 3 steps that lead to the formation to new species according to the theory of natural selection?
Generally and simply, mutation, genetic variation and natural selection.
What characteristic witin populations causes natural selection to occur?
The characteristic within the population that causes natural selection to occur is that individuals within a given population are not all identical because they vary. The other characteristic that causes natural selection to occur is that some variants are better than the others.
What is the constant of variation k of the direct variation y kx through (3 2)?
It is 2/3.
If a certain species has little genetic variation what could lead to its rapid extinction?
Genetic bottleneck causes very little genetic variation and can cause genetic drift.
When will natural selection occur?
when there is competition
What are Darwin's four postulates?
1. There is variation in individuals within a species 2. Variation ensures that individuals that are better suited to their environment will survive. 3. Traits that assist individuals in survival and allow them to reprduce gradually spread throughout population. 4. Individuals produce more offspring than the local resources can support.
Which does breeding within only a narrow band of the population demonstrates?
Nonrandom mating:) THC<3
What are 3 main causes of desertification?
3 main causes of desertification is: 1. Overgrazing 2. Deforestation 3. Agricultural activities. Other factors are: Climate change, drought, moisture loss, population growth, etc.
What are the four steps of Darwin's theory of evolution?
The four steps of natural selection are- Overproduction- Variation- inherited Variations- Natural Selection
Discuss how 1 variation within a species 2 geographically isolated populations and 3 fossil organisms make it difficult to clearly define a species?
what is this, your homework? yes and its hard.
What are the causes to the increasing Population in urban areas?
The causes are: 1. Because of better employment opportunities 2. Craze for city life 3. Better availability of facilities
Is it normal if your first hcg test was 121 and your second one 3 days later was 305?
Yes. There is a wide variation in normal, but this is well within the range. check the website associated with this answer.
What are the four major points of the theory of natural selection?
1. Overproduction - more offspring are born than survive 2. Genetic Variation - there is variation in the population 3. Struggle to Survive - organisms with suitable variations will survive and reproduce 4. Differential Reproduction - suitable variations are passed on to offspring
