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What is the main focus of population genetics?
What is the main focus of population genetics?
- Understanding the genetic composition of a population (correct)
- Determining the physical characteristics of a population
- Analyzing the environmental factors affecting a population
- Identifying individual genotypes within a population
How is population defined in the context of population genetics?
How is population defined in the context of population genetics?
- A community of organisms in the same geographical area
- A group of organisms with different genetic compositions
- A collection of organisms with similar physical traits
- A group of interbreeding individuals of the same species (correct)
What can lead to the expansion or contraction of populations?
What can lead to the expansion or contraction of populations?
- Changes in birth rates, death rates, or migration (correct)
- Genetic mutations within the population
- Changes in environmental temperature and humidity
- Predation and competition for resources
What is the null model in population genetics based on?
What is the null model in population genetics based on?
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How is genetic data for a population often expressed?
How is genetic data for a population often expressed?
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Population Genetics
- The main focus of population genetics is to study the genetic structure of populations, which is essential for understanding evolution, adaptation, and diversity.
Definition of Population
- In population genetics, a population is defined as a group of individuals of the same species that live in a specific geographic area and can interbreed.
Population Expansion and Contraction
- Population expansion or contraction can be led by factors such as changes in population size, migration, genetic drift, mutations, and natural selection.
Null Model in Population Genetics
- The null model in population genetics is based on the assumption of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, which states that the genetic structure of a population remains constant over time in the absence of evolutionary forces.
Genetic Data Expression
- Genetic data for a population is often expressed as allele frequencies, which are the proportions of different alleles (variants of a gene) present in a population.
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