population Genetics Test

Question 1

Percentage of a specific Allele within a population gene pool

Answer 1

Allele frequency

Question 2

The movement of individuals out of a population or area

Answer 2

Emmigration

Question 3

a random fluctuation in the frequency of genes (alleles) within a population, driven by chance events, rather than natural selection, leading to a loss of genetic diversity over time

Answer 3

Genetic drift

Question 4

the condition of an allele or genotype in a gene pool (such as a population) where the frequency does not change from generation to generation

Answer 4

Genetic equalibrium

Question 5

the proportion or frequency of a specific genotype within a population, calculated by dividing the number of individuals with that genotype by the total number of individuals in the population

Answer 5

Genotype frequency

Question 6

the movement of individuals into a population or area

Answer 6

Immigration

Question 7

Any change in the DNA sequence of a cell

Answer 7

mutation

Question 8

a mechanism of evolution where organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on those advantageous traits to future generations.

Answer 8

Natural selection

Question 9

the proportion or percentage of individuals within a population that exhibit a particular observable trait or characteristic

Answer 9

Phenotype frequency

Question 10

a form of natural selection where individuals with certain traits are more likely to reproduce successfully due to their attractiveness to potential mates or their ability to compete with others for mates

Answer 10

Sexual selection