10 Questions
What term describes a species that is native to a certain area and found nowhere else in the world?
Endemic species
Which of the following best describes the Channel Island Fox in relation to its origin?
It is an endemic species to the Channel Islands
What does the term 'genotype frequencies' refer to in the context of population genetics?
The percentage of a specific genotype in a population
How are gene alleles related to genotype frequencies in a population?
Genotype frequencies influence the expression of gene alleles
In population genetics, what is meant by 'allele frequency'?
The percentage of a specific allele relative to all alleles for that gene in a population
How does the concept of 'gene pool' relate to genetic diversity?
Gene pool represents the variety of genetic traits in a population
What is the significance of a species having a small gene pool?
Reduced risk of genetic disorders
How can changes in genotype frequencies impact the evolution of a population?
'Bottleneck effect'
What phenomenon refers to new individuals establishing a population that is genetically different from the original population?
'Founder effect'
'Gray Fox' migrating to Channel Islands and giving rise to 'Channel Island Fox' is an example of:
'Gene flow'
Explore how allele frequencies in a population change over a span of 10,000 years, focusing on the gene for ear size with large (E) and small (e) alleles. Test your understanding of allele counts in genes and gametes. Learn the basics of population genetics and how populations evolve over time.
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