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Only way to identify species is to look at molecular ______ by molecular sequencing.
Only way to identify species is to look at molecular ______ by molecular sequencing.
DNA
Allopatric speciation occurs when a geographical ______ splits a population into two.
Allopatric speciation occurs when a geographical ______ splits a population into two.
barrier
The founder effect can lead to a genetic ______, resulting in reduced genetic diversity.
The founder effect can lead to a genetic ______, resulting in reduced genetic diversity.
bottleneck
In sympatric speciation, new species emerge from the ______ of an existing population.
In sympatric speciation, new species emerge from the ______ of an existing population.
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Autopolyploids refer to the direct doubling of the ______ complement.
Autopolyploids refer to the direct doubling of the ______ complement.
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Species names consist of a genus with a capitalized first letter and a species with a ______ first letter.
Species names consist of a genus with a capitalized first letter and a species with a ______ first letter.
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In a metapopulation, there are distinct ______ that occupy spatially separated patches of habitat.
In a metapopulation, there are distinct ______ that occupy spatially separated patches of habitat.
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The process where new species emerge without geographical isolation is known as ______ speciation.
The process where new species emerge without geographical isolation is known as ______ speciation.
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The bottleneck that occurs when a small number of individuals establish a new population is called the ______ effect.
The bottleneck that occurs when a small number of individuals establish a new population is called the ______ effect.
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In allopolyploids, hybridization occurs between two very closely related ______.
In allopolyploids, hybridization occurs between two very closely related ______.
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What is the main reason for creating species classifications?
What is the main reason for creating species classifications?
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Which of the following best describes a metapopulation?
Which of the following best describes a metapopulation?
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What characterizes allopolyploids in terms of genetic variation?
What characterizes allopolyploids in terms of genetic variation?
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What typically happens in sympatric speciation?
What typically happens in sympatric speciation?
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How does polyploidy specifically affect chromosome sets?
How does polyploidy specifically affect chromosome sets?
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What can result from the process of allopatric speciation?
What can result from the process of allopatric speciation?
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Which factor primarily allows for the identification of species despite physical similarities?
Which factor primarily allows for the identification of species despite physical similarities?
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What distinguishes autopolyploids from allopolyploids?
What distinguishes autopolyploids from allopolyploids?
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What is a key characteristic of a panmictic population?
What is a key characteristic of a panmictic population?
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What impact does the founder effect have on genetic diversity in populations?
What impact does the founder effect have on genetic diversity in populations?
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What is a key defining characteristic of a metapopulation?
What is a key defining characteristic of a metapopulation?
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Which statement best describes allopatric speciation?
Which statement best describes allopatric speciation?
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What describes the process of sympatric speciation?
What describes the process of sympatric speciation?
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What is the primary difference between autopolyploids and allopolyploids?
What is the primary difference between autopolyploids and allopolyploids?
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What effect does the founder effect have on a population?
What effect does the founder effect have on a population?
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Study Notes
Species Classification
- Species classification organizes living things.
- Order facilitates drawing conclusions about organisms.
- Distinct species boundaries exist.
- Species names follow a specific format: genus (capitalized) species (lower case, italicized or underlined).
Species Identification
- Precise species identification relies on molecular DNA sequencing.
- Visual similarities do not guarantee relatedness.
Metapopulations
- A metapopulation is a population of populations.
- Distinct subpopulations exist in separate habitats within a metapopulation.
- Gene flow occurs between most subpopulations.
- Subpopulations evolve separately, forming distinct populations.
Speciation
- Bifurcating nodes graphically illustrate speciation.
- Initially, gene flow is unrestricted.
- Mutations and diverging characteristics lead to separate subpopulations.
Allopatric Speciation
- Allopatric speciation involves a geographical barrier splitting a panmictic population.
- This dramatically reduces gene flow between separated populations.
- Panmictic populations can share genetic information.
Sympatric Speciation
- Sympatric speciation occurs without a geographical barrier.
- New species emerge within existing populations.
Polyploidy
- Ploidy refers to the number of chromosome sets
- Polyploidy refers to having multiple chromosome sets.
- Autopolyploids result from doubling chromosomes within a species.
- Allopolyploids emerge from hybridization of two closely related species
- Allopolyploids increase genetic and phenotypic variations.
Genetic Bottleneck
- Founder effects represent a genetic bottleneck leading to inbreeding depression.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of species classification and identification, including the mechanisms of speciation and the role of metapopulations. Understand how distinct species are defined, the importance of DNA sequencing, and the processes leading to allopatric speciation. Test your knowledge and gain insights into the complexities of biological diversity.
