Population Genetics and Natural Selection
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smiley_reddy on January 13, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 evolution | a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage) |
| population | group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area |
| gene pool | combined genetic information of all the members of a particular population |
| selective pressure | when the environment pushes an individual or population to adapt or evolve |
| natural selection | process by which individuals that are better suited to their environment survive and reproduce most successfully; also called survival of the fittest |
| genetic drift | the gradual changes in gene frequencies in a population due to random events |
| mate selection | Process of choosing a significant other = result of many factors, including: biological, Idealogical, & non-discursive |
| mutation | change in a DNA sequence that affects genetic information |
| gene flow | exchange of genes between populations |
| artificial selection | selective breeding of domesticated plants and animals to produce offspring with desired genetic traits |
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