MELI Africa Storyline Review Part 1

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How many different genes are we examining in this study?

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If Lion populations are located close to each other in Africa, how would you expect a sequence of their DNA to compare?

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They would have similar DNA.

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For which gene is cub 709 heterozygous?

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FCA 26

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What do the different letters represent in the context of genetics? B/C, N/O, S/T, D/E

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Different alleles.

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What type of data is showing the location of multiple prides of lions?

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Geographic data.

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What is a karyotype?

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A karyotype is a display of all the chromosomes in an organism's cells.

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What is a phylogenetic tree?

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A phylogenetic tree shows how different groups of organisms are related through evolution.

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What are genotypes?

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Genotypes are the genetic makeup of an organism, specifically the combination of alleles it carries.

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What is the significance of alleles in genetics?

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Alleles are different versions of a gene that determine specific traits.

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How do genetic similarities among lions indicate their evolutionary relationship?

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Similar DNA sequences suggest a closer evolutionary relationship.