11 Questions
What is the primary factor that affects H-W frequencies?
Allele frequencies
What is a significant implication of the Hardy-Weinberg formula for evolution?
Allele frequencies do not change with random mating
What is the significance of H-W frequencies in human genetics?
Genotypes are close to H-W frequencies
What is the basis for genetic fingerprinting in crime scene investigation?
H-W frequencies
What is the significance of a suspect having the same alleles as a crime-scene sample?
The chance of the suspect being guilty is 1/10,000
How many genetic loci are used in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)?
13
What is a characteristic of CODIS loci?
They have no effect on phenotype
What does the Hardy-Weinberg formula imply about genetic variation?
Genetic variation remains the same unless forced to change
What is the significance of a change in allele and genotype frequencies from one generation to the next?
Some other force has caused the change
What is the significance of a suspect being homozygous for an allele found at a crime scene?
The probability of the suspect being guilty is 1/10,000
What is the primary use of genetic fingerprinting?
Establishing genetic identity
Test your understanding of the scientific response to Charles Darwin's publication of the Origin of Species, including the acceptance of evolution and disagreements about the pattern and mechanism. Learn about the impact of the Origin on the scientific community.
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