Human ancestry and evolution Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Does mitochondrial DNA have introns or exons?
A
No
2
Q
Why is mitochondrial DNA used for population studies?
A
Because it is not transcribed/translated it is neutral and mutates quickly
3
Q
What is phylogenetics?
A
Study of evolution genetics, uses dendrograms or phylogenetic trees
4
Q
What does homologous mean?
A
Share a common ancestor
5
Q
What does homoplasy mean?
A
Sequence similar but not due to common ancestor
6
Q
What does homolog mean?
A
Sequence derived from common ancestor
7
Q
What does ortholog mean?
A
a homologous sequence within a species
