Africa Mid-Point Vocabulary

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What is the term for an organism that inherits two different copies of an allele?

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Heterozygous

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What occurs when a new male takes over a pride of lions?

Back

The new male eliminates the cubs.

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How can DNA evidence be used in studying lion prides?

Back

It can determine relatedness among prides to see which are genetically similar.

Front

What is a significant challenge in determining parentage among lions?

Back

The presence of multiple males in a group.

Front

What do the branching points on a phylogenetic tree represent?

Back

A shared common ancestor.

Front

What is the term for an organism that inherits two identical copies of an allele?

Back

Homozygous

Front

What is the primary social structure of lions called?

Back

A pride.

Front

What is the role of a pride master in a lion pride?

Back

The pride master is the dominant male that leads and mates with the females.

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What is the significance of genetic diversity in lion populations?

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Genetic diversity helps ensure the health and survival of the population.

Front

What is the term for the study of evolutionary relationships among biological entities?

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Phylogenetics.