WorksheetsPopulation Variation
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 14mins
The study of evolution from a genetic point of view
population genetics
microevolution
gene pool
allele frequency
the total genetic information available in a population
population genetics
microevolution
gene pool
allele frequency
determined by dividing the number of a certain allele by the total number of alleles of all types in the population
population genetics
microevolution
gene pool
allele frequency
In a population of 250 rats, calculate the gene pool for length of fur.
250
500
1000
125
There are 3 T alleles and 7 t alleles in a population. Calculate the frequency of the recessive allele.
30%
70%
10%
4%
Alleles that improve survival will decrease in frequency in the next generation.
True
False
What is the frequency of the dominant allele in this population?
30%
50%
63%
37%
how often something appears in a population
frequency
equilibrium
mutation
gene pool
Only individuals who are aa or Aa for sickle-cell disease have resistance to malaria. In an area with malaria, what is the most common genotype?
AA
Aa
aa
Only individuals who are aa or Aa for sickle-cell anemia have resistance to malaria. In areas with no malaria, what is the most common genotype?
AA
Aa
aa
There are fewer RBC is a normal person
There are more WBC in a normal person
The RBC are disc-shaped in a person with Sickle Cell
Where is hemoglobin found? What is its function?
Hemoglobin is found inside of red blood cells. It's function is to carry oxygen.
Hemoglobin is found inside of red blood cells. It's function is to tell cells to remove sugar from the blood stream.
Hemoglobin is found inside of red blood cells. It's function is to speed up chemical reactions.
Hemoglobin is found inside of white blood cells. It's function is to provide quick energy.
Who is at risk for sickle cell disease?
African Americans
Hispanics
Asians
Native Americans
Caucasians
What is the variation shown here?
height of flight
types of beaks
habitat
size
