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What is the primary role of mutation in evolution?
What is the primary role of mutation in evolution?
- Preventing natural selection
- Maintaining genetic equilibrium
- Providing the raw material for evolution (correct)
- Creating new species
How is the effect of mutation on Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium calculated?
How is the effect of mutation on Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium calculated?
- p = p - mp & q = q + mp (correct)
- p = p + mp & q = q - mp
- p = q - up & q = p + mp
- p = q + mp & q = p - mp
What does mutation selection balance refer to?
What does mutation selection balance refer to?
- An absence of mutations in a population
- An equilibrium in allele frequency due to mutation and natural selection (correct)
- A decrease in allele frequency caused by migration
- An increase in mutation rate due to selection pressure
What term describes the movement of alleles between populations?
What term describes the movement of alleles between populations?
How does migration relate to gene flow?
How does migration relate to gene flow?
In the context of mutation in evolution, what do allele frequencies represent?
In the context of mutation in evolution, what do allele frequencies represent?
How does genetic drift impact smaller populations compared to larger populations?
How does genetic drift impact smaller populations compared to larger populations?
What is the relationship between migration and selection in terms of preventing divergence?
What is the relationship between migration and selection in terms of preventing divergence?
Why are smaller populations more susceptible to genetic drift?
Why are smaller populations more susceptible to genetic drift?
In the context of genetic drift, what role does population size play?
In the context of genetic drift, what role does population size play?
What is the founder effect in relation to genetic drift?
What is the founder effect in relation to genetic drift?
How does the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium need to be adjusted to account for drift?
How does the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium need to be adjusted to account for drift?
What makes genetic drift more influential in smaller populations?
What makes genetic drift more influential in smaller populations?
Why does genetic drift have less influence in larger populations?
Why does genetic drift have less influence in larger populations?
What is the potential consequence of inbreeding on genotype frequencies?
What is the potential consequence of inbreeding on genotype frequencies?
How does breeding depression relate to the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
How does breeding depression relate to the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?
What are delayed effects and how are they related to genetic outcomes?
What are delayed effects and how are they related to genetic outcomes?
What does fixation of an allele in a population mean?
What does fixation of an allele in a population mean?
How can genetic drift lead to fixation of alleles in a population?
How can genetic drift lead to fixation of alleles in a population?
Which outcome is most likely to occur as a result of genetic drift?
Which outcome is most likely to occur as a result of genetic drift?
How does genetic drift impact the potential for adaptation in a population?
How does genetic drift impact the potential for adaptation in a population?
What is a consequence of genetic drift on the genetic differences between populations?
What is a consequence of genetic drift on the genetic differences between populations?
How does genetic drift affect the prevalence of harmful alleles in a population?
How does genetic drift affect the prevalence of harmful alleles in a population?
What is one potential long-term consequence of increased genetic differences between populations due to genetic drift?
What is one potential long-term consequence of increased genetic differences between populations due to genetic drift?
How does genetic drift affect the level of heterozygosity within a population?
How does genetic drift affect the level of heterozygosity within a population?
What insight does the fixation Index provide when studying genetic differentiation?
What insight does the fixation Index provide when studying genetic differentiation?
What does effective population size represent in genetic studies?
What does effective population size represent in genetic studies?
What is a quantitative trait based on the text provided?
What is a quantitative trait based on the text provided?
How do small effect loci contribute to quantitative traits?
How do small effect loci contribute to quantitative traits?
In the context of genetic drift, what can be inferred about populations that are genetically distinct?
In the context of genetic drift, what can be inferred about populations that are genetically distinct?
How does genetic drift impact the genetic relationships between different groups of organisms?
How does genetic drift impact the genetic relationships between different groups of organisms?
How do codominance and multiple alleles impact quantitative traits?
How do codominance and multiple alleles impact quantitative traits?
What is the emphasis of nature in heritability?
What is the emphasis of nature in heritability?
What is the difference between broad-sense and narrow-sense heritability?
What is the difference between broad-sense and narrow-sense heritability?
Why do we typically use narrow-sense heritability in genetic studies?
Why do we typically use narrow-sense heritability in genetic studies?
Which term best describes broad-sense heritability?
Which term best describes broad-sense heritability?
In the context of heritability, what does 'nurture' refer to?
In the context of heritability, what does 'nurture' refer to?
What does the use of narrow-sense heritability help us determine?
What does the use of narrow-sense heritability help us determine?
In quantitative genetics, why is narrow-sense heritability preferred over broad-sense heritability?
In quantitative genetics, why is narrow-sense heritability preferred over broad-sense heritability?
What does phenotypic plasticity refer to?
What does phenotypic plasticity refer to?
How is phenotypic plasticity described in the context of adaptation?
How is phenotypic plasticity described in the context of adaptation?
What defines a trade-off in adaptation?
What defines a trade-off in adaptation?
How do constraints affect adaptation?
How do constraints affect adaptation?
In the context of adaptation, what is a lack of genetic variation indicative of?
In the context of adaptation, what is a lack of genetic variation indicative of?
Why is genetic variation crucial for adaptation?
Why is genetic variation crucial for adaptation?
What role does environmental influence play in phenotypic plasticity?
What role does environmental influence play in phenotypic plasticity?
What does behavioral thermoregulation involve?
What does behavioral thermoregulation involve?
What defines sexual dimorphism?
What defines sexual dimorphism?
Why does sexual dimorphism exist in some species?
Why does sexual dimorphism exist in some species?
What is the primary difference between parental investment by males and females?
What is the primary difference between parental investment by males and females?
How does sexual selection impact mating success?
How does sexual selection impact mating success?
What role do distinct physical characteristics play in enhancing reproductive success?
What role do distinct physical characteristics play in enhancing reproductive success?
In what way do environmental factors contribute to sexual dimorphism?
In what way do environmental factors contribute to sexual dimorphism?
How does parental investment differ between males and females?
How does parental investment differ between males and females?
In the context of reproductive success limits, how does sexual selection influence individuals within a population?
In the context of reproductive success limits, how does sexual selection influence individuals within a population?
What factor often constrains female reproductive success limits in many species?
What factor often constrains female reproductive success limits in many species?
How do reproductive success limits typically vary between males and females?
How do reproductive success limits typically vary between males and females?
What defines mating success in individuals within a population?
What defines mating success in individuals within a population?
Why are reproductive success limits important in the context of evolutionary biology?
Why are reproductive success limits important in the context of evolutionary biology?
What role do genetic constraints play in shaping reproductive success limits?
What role do genetic constraints play in shaping reproductive success limits?
How does sexual selection contribute to the evolution of traits and behaviors in a species?
How does sexual selection contribute to the evolution of traits and behaviors in a species?
What distinguishes mating success from reproductive success in individuals within a population?
What distinguishes mating success from reproductive success in individuals within a population?
In which scenario would male-male competition most likely occur?
In which scenario would male-male competition most likely occur?
What is the main purpose of outright combat among male animals?
What is the main purpose of outright combat among male animals?
Which term describes the sneaker-males mating strategy?
Which term describes the sneaker-males mating strategy?
What characterizes sperm competition among males?
What characterizes sperm competition among males?
Which of the following best defines infanticide?
Which of the following best defines infanticide?
What is the primary motivation for male-male competition during the breeding season?
What is the primary motivation for male-male competition during the breeding season?
Study Notes
Genetic Drift and Inbreeding
- Inbreeding increases the likelihood of certain genotypes being passed down from one generation to the next, leading to an increase in homozygosity for certain alleles and affecting the overall genotype frequencies within the population.
- Inbreeding can result in a reduction in genetic diversity and an increased prevalence of genetic disorders.
Breeding Depression
- Breeding depression refers to reduced fitness in individuals or populations resulting from inbreeding.
- It is a potential consequence of deviating from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
Delayed Effects
- Delayed effects refer to the impact or consequences of a certain action or event that are not immediately apparent, but become evident after a significant amount of time has passed.
Fixation
- Fixation is the elimination from a population of all the alleles at a locus but one, leaving the one remaining allele at a frequency of 1.0.
Cumulative Effects of Genetic Drift
- Genetic drift can lead to the fixation of certain alleles, reducing genetic diversity and increasing the prevalence of harmful genetic traits.
- It can also lead to the loss of beneficial alleles, reducing the potential for adaptation and evolution within the population.
Mutation and Selection Balance
- Mutation provides the raw material for evolution.
- Mutation selection balance refers to an equilibrium in the frequency of an allele that occurs because new copies of the allele are created by mutation at exactly the same rate that old copies of the allele are eliminated by natural selection.
Migration and Gene Flow
- Migration refers to the movement of alleles between populations.
- Migration can prevent divergence due to selection.
Genetic Drift and Population Size
- Genetic drift is more pronounced in small populations.
- Smaller populations are more susceptible to genetic drift as chance events have a greater impact on allele frequencies.
Founder Effect
- The founder effect is a specific type of genetic drift that occurs when a small group of individuals from a larger population establish a new population in a different area.
- It is a change in allele frequencies that occurs after a founder event due to genetic drift.
Heterozygosity and Drift
- Genetic drift can have a significant impact on the level of heterozygosity within a population.
Fixation Index
- The fixation index is a measure of genetic differentiation within and between populations.
- It provides insight into the genetic structure of populations and can help identify patterns of gene flow and migration.
Effective Population Size
- The effective population size is the size of an ideal random mating population that would lose genetic variation via drift at the same rate as is observed in an actual population.
Quantitative Traits
- Quantitative traits are determined by the combined influence of the environment and many loci of small effect.
- Codominance and multiple alleles can have significant effects on quantitative traits by increasing the diversity of phenotypes within a population.
Nature vs. Nurture
- Nature emphasizes the role of genetics, while nurture emphasizes the role of the environment in shaping heritable traits.
Heritability
- Broad-sense heritability refers to the total genetic variance in a trait within a population.
- Narrow-sense heritability specifically measures the proportion of genetic variance that is due to additive genetic effects.
Adaptation
- Adaptation refers to the process by which an organism becomes better suited to its environment.
Phenotypic Plasticity
- Phenotypic plasticity is the ability of an organism to change its physical characteristics in response to environmental cues.
- It allows the organism to better survive and reproduce in different environmental conditions.
Trade-Offs and Constraints
- Trade-offs and constraints create the conditions under which trade-offs must be made in order for an organism or system to successfully adapt to its environment.
Sexual Selection
- Sexual selection refers to the differences in average mating success among individuals with different phenotypes.
- It is a key driver of evolutionary change in many species.
Sexual Dimorphism
- Sexual dimorphism refers to the differences between the phenotypes of females versus males within a species.
- It can be influenced by environmental factors and social dynamics within a species.
Parental Investment
- Parental investment refers to the expenditure of time and energy on the provision, protection, and care of an offspring.
- Females typically invest more heavily in parental care compared to males.
Reproductive Success Limits
- Reproductive success limits refer to the maximum number of offspring an individual can produce and successfully raise to adulthood.
- Reproductive success limits vary between males and females due to differences in reproductive strategies and biological constraints.
Mating Success and Reproductive Success
- Mating success refers to an individual's ability to attract and engage in mating behaviors with a potential partner.
- Reproductive success refers to the actual production of offspring.
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Week 4: Mutations, Drift, and Migration Week 5: Quantitative Genetics Week 6: Adaptation Week 7: Sexual Selection
