Principles and processes of evolution Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition for evolution
A
gentic change over time
2
Q
what are four key evolutionary processes
A
Mutation
migration (gene flow)
natural selection
genetic drift
3
Q
what is the scientific word for random
A
stochastic
4
Q
which evolutionary processes influence variation and in which ways
A
migration and mutation generate variation
genetic drift and natural selection filter variation
- genetic drift is random and natural selection is not
