5.4 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is a proteome?
A
All the proteins produced from an individual’s genome
2
Q
What is allele frequency?
A
The relative frequency of an allele within a population
3
Q
What is prezygotic?
A
When fertilisation fails to occur
4
Q
What is postzygotic?
A
When the zygote fails or is unable to breed
5
Q
What are five prezygotic barriers?
A
Habitat isolation Temporal isolation Mechanical isolation Behavioural isolation Gametic isolation
6
Q
What is temporal isolation?
A
When brief mating periods differ
7
Q
What are three postzygotic barriers?
A
Low hybrid zygote vigour
Low hybrid adult viability
Hybrid infertility
8
Q
What is a genome?
A
The DNA of an individual