M5: population genetics and single nucleotide polymorphins

Question 1

gene pool?

Answer 1

sum of all genes and their alleles within a population

Question 2

genetic diversity?

Answer 2

total of all genetic characteristics in a genetic makeup

Question 3

genetic variation?

Answer 3

tendency of an individual’s genetic traits in a population to vary

Question 4

allele frequency?

Answer 4

The measure of how common an allele is within a population. calculated by counting the number of copies of an allele in a population and dividing by the total number of copies of all alleles in the gene

Question 5

polymorphism?

Answer 5

when indivuals have different phenotyoe as a result of mutation giving rise to different alleles

Question 6

SNP?

Answer 6

Single-nucleotide polymorphism
typing error in DNA where a nucleotide is replaced by another

Question 7

Why are SNPS important?

Answer 7

scientists use them as genetic markers to study evolution patterns and locate genes that are linked to specific diseases