Population Genetics
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Any group of members of the same species in a given geographical area at a specific time.
A
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All of the alleles in a population constitute the____________________________.
A
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PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
SNPs
Electrophoresis
Restriction Enzymes
_______________________sorts DNA sequences by size.
A
B
C
D
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PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
SNPs
Electrophoresis
Restriction Enzymes
_______________________replicate DNA at particular short sequences.
A
B
C
D
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Macroevolution
Microevolution
Genetic Drift
Founder Effect
_______________________cut DNA at particular short sequences.
A
B
C
D
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(Performance Question)
Small steps in genetic change.
A
B
C
D
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(Performance Question)
When many members of a group die leaving only a few individuals to replenish the
population.
A
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(Performance Question)
These calculate probabilities that certain genetic variants occur in two places by chance.
A
4
(Performance Question)
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
SNPs
Electrophoresis
Restriction Enzymes
_______________leads to the formation of a new species.
A
B
C
D
Microevolution
Macroevolution
Genetic Drift
Founder Effect
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When individuals of one genotype are more likely to produce offspring with each other than
those of other genotypes is called____________________.
A
B
C
D
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Homozygous Dominant
Heterozygous
Homozygous Recessive
not enough information
In the equation p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1.0, the q2 portion of the equation accounts for
__________________individuals
A
B
C
D
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Mutations
Migrations
Gene flow
Both b and C
In the equation p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1.0, the p2 portion of the equation accounts for
__________________individuals
A
B
C
D
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natural selection
balanced polymorphism
migration
genetic drift
__________________is tracked using historical, geographical and linguistic clues.
A
B
C
D
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genetic drift
gene flow
founder effect
nonrandom mating
When gene frequencies change because small groups are separated is
called_______________.
A
B
C
D
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Homozygous Dominant
Heterozygous
Homozygous Recessive
not enough information
In the equation p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1.0, the 2pq portion of the equation accounts for
__________________individuals
A
B
C
D
Homozygous Dominant
Heterozygous
Homozygous Recessive
not enough information
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________________is a type of genetic drift that can amplify certain allele frequencies
caused by small groups of people leaving their homes.
A
B
C
D
17
________________is a type of genetic drift that can reduce the frequency of a certain
allele that is caused by a large percentage of mortality.
A
B
C
D
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balanced polymorphism
allele retention
a restriction enzyme
gene flow
In the equation p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1.0, the p portion of the equation accounts for
the__________________.
A
B
C
D
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gene flow
genetic drift
founder effect
natural selection
When a recessive allele is retained in a population because a heterozygote has an
advantage is called___________.
A
B
C
D
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Founder Effect
Population Bottleneck
Natural Selection
Balanced Polymorphism
When _____________________occurs, animals have a better ability to pass their genes to
the next generation.
A
B
C
D
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Founder Effect
Population Bottleneck
Natural Selection
Balanced Polymorphism
Homozygous Dominant
frequency of the recessive allele
Homozygous Recessive
frequency of the dominant allele
In the equation p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1.0, the q portion of the equation accounts the
__________________.
A
B
C
D
Homozygous Dominant
frequency of the recessive allele
Homozygous Recessive
frequency of the dominant allele
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(2pq -H)
F = 2pq
A
B
C
D
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migration
natural selection
inbreeding coefficient
population size
self fertilization, no inbreeding
no inbreeding, self fertilization
no migration, a large percentage of migration
a large percentage of migration, no migration
Change in q = m ¦(q - qm)¦is the equation used to account for
A
B
C
D
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F stands for_____________
F = 0 for the inbreeding coefficient means ___________.
F = 1 means______________________.
A
B
C
D
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natural selection
inbreeding
migration
population bottlenecks
In order for allele frequencies to follow the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium the following must
be met.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Random Mating
Nonrandom Mating
No migration
Migration
Mutation
No Mutation
A, C and F
B, D and E
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Answer Key : Population Genetics
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