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Gene Flow and Migration

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What can be a result of the introduction of advantageous alleles through migration?

Permanent elimination of existing traits

Decreased resistance to diseases

Novel traits and potential adaptations (correct)

Loss of genetic diversity

Which of the following is an example of a potentially advantageous trait that could arise from migration?

Increased resistance to pests (correct)

Lower tolerance to harsh conditions

Improved vulnerability to diseases

Decreased foraging efficiency

What determines whether a new trait introduced by migration will be maintained in a population?

Isolation from other populations

Migration rates exclusively

Interplay of gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection (correct)

Only genetic drift

How can increased genetic diversity from migration impact a population?

Result in enhanced hybrid vigor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential negative outcome of introducing new alleles into a population?

Deleterious effects reducing fitness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of gene flow on a population's gene pool?

It introduces new alleles. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can gene flow impact adaptation in a population?

By improving genetic diversity and potential fitness. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role do barriers to gene flow play in populations?

They prevent the exchange of genes, leading to divergence. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what manner can small-scale migrations influence genetic variation?

They can subtly enrich the gene pool of related species. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having increased genetic variation due to gene flow?

It provides raw material for natural selection to operate. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT affect the magnitude of gene flow between populations?

The population's initial size. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of gene flow combined with genetic drift in smaller populations?

Random fluctuations in allele frequencies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall evolutionary impact of large-scale migrations on genetic structure?

They can profoundly change the genetic structure of regions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Gene Flow and New Traits from Migration

Gene flow is the movement of genes between populations. It occurs through migration of individuals or the movement of gametes.
Migration is a key driver of gene flow, introducing genes and potentially altering recipient populations' genetic makeup.
Gene flow introduces new alleles (gene variations) into a population. Beneficial alleles can enhance fitness and adaptation to new environments.
Gene flow can homogenize genetic variation between populations, leading to similar genetic makeup over time.
Gene flow's magnitude depends on factors like distance between populations, migration frequency, migrating individuals, and selective pressures.
Isolation reduces gene flow, fostering genetic divergence and potentially speciation.
Barriers (e.g., geographical, reproductive) impede gene flow between populations.
New alleles introduced through gene flow can change a population if they enhance fitness in the new environment.
Genetic drift, random allele frequency shifts, often accompanies gene flow, especially in smaller populations. This combined effect significantly impacts population evolution.
Gene flow's impact varies based on scale and mechanisms. Large-scale migrations have strong effects on regional genetic structures.
Small-scale or localized gene flow plays a smaller, but still important, role, such as when related species share an area.

New Traits Arising from Migration

Gene flow increases the gene pool's size and genetic variation, creating raw material for natural selection and potentially novel traits.
Introduced alleles can be advantageous in recipient populations' new environments or niches. Natural selection favors these beneficial alleles, resulting in novel traits and adaptations.
Migration-driven new traits include disease/pest resistance, tolerance to harsh conditions (temperature, salinity), and improved foraging.
New alleles can be neutral, having minimal impact, or deleterious, reducing fitness.
Gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection interact to determine trait persistence.
Increased genetic diversity fuels adaptations and evolutionary advancements. The mix of existing and migrant genes can create hybrid vigor (heterosis), speeding evolution.
Migration shifts populations' genetic makeup, affecting phenotype expression. This leads to diverse inheritable traits, enhancing adaptations and allowing populations to exploit new ecological niches.

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Explore the concept of gene flow and its role in the introduction of new traits through migration. Understand how migration affects genetic variation between populations and the factors influencing gene flow. This quiz tests your knowledge on how gene flow influences the adaptation and fitness of populations in different environments.