Allele frequency

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What is allele frequency?

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The proportion of a specific allele among all allele copies in a population.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence of an organism that can lead to genetic variation.

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Define allele.

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A different version of a gene that can exist at a specific locus on a chromosome.

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What does homozygous mean?

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An organism with two identical alleles for a particular trait.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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An organism with two different alleles for a particular trait.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic constitution of an individual, represented by the alleles (e.g., BB, Bb, bb).

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is speciation?

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The formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution.

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What is gene flow?

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The transfer of genetic material between populations through migration.