Understanding Genetic Concepts: Mutations, Gene Flow, and Natural Selection

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Biology - Genetics

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A _____ is a change in DNA or genetic structure, which can be positive or negative.

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The _____ refers to the complete set of genetic information within a species or a specific population.

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A _____ acts as an engine of evolution by introducing new genetic variations.

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A _____ involves changes in the genetic structure of an organism.

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The _____ of a population can be likened to a group sharing the same surname or family.

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_____ is the interaction between different gene pools, leading to genetic exchange.

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_____ occurs when genes move between populations, allowing species to interact and adapt.

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_____ refers to the reduction of gene variants in a population.

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The _____ effect is another term for genetic drift.

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_____ is often summarized by the phrase 'survival of the fittest'.

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_____ describes how organisms better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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_____ occurs when a species moves to a new gene pool, leading to speciation.

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A _____ is a random change in a population's gene pool.

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A _____ involves a change in the nature of the DNA in one or more chromosomes.

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_____ occurs when organisms interbreed with a new population, contributing their genes to the local gene pool.

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_____ happens when a small group leaves a population and establishes a new one in a geographically isolated region.

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