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Decks in this class (25)

Introduction to Evolution - 1
Aristotle 1,
Carolus linnaeus 2,
Define gradualism theory 3
16  cards
Evolution of HIV - 2
What cells does hiv infect 1,
What are the 3 enzymes that hiv c...,
Function of reverse transcriptase...
10  cards
Natural Selection - 3
Define allele 1,
Define locus 2,
Define allele frequency 3
12  cards
Mutation - 4
What 4 nucleotides is the sugar p...,
What are the 6 possible changes t...,
Define transitions ts 3
25  cards
Variation - 5
What are the 3 general models for...,
Define classical model of evoluti...,
Define balance selectionist model 3
14  cards
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium - 6
Define population genetics 1,
Define evolution 2,
Define population 3
10  cards
HWE: Selection - 7
Define selection 1,
What are the problems with select...,
What happens if there is equal se...
18  cards
HWE: Mutation - 8
How to calculate allele frequency...,
Mutation alone is a ____ mechanis...,
If most mutations are deleterious...
5  cards
HWE: Gene Flow - 9
Define gene flow 1,
Define migration 2,
Define dispersal 3
18  cards
HWE: Genetic Drift - 10
Define genetic drift 1,
Drift can act on ____ or ___ 2,
Drift does not result in ____ but...
16  cards
HWE: Non-random mating - 12
What are the 3 types of mating 1,
Define outcrossing 2,
Define inbreeding 3
21  cards
Midterm Questions
What role have chromosome variati...,
What is differential selection 2,
How does selection for a rare all...
13  cards
Multiple Loci: Linkage
Define linked loci 1,
Define linkage equilibrium 2,
Define linkage disequilibrium 3
17  cards
Multiple Loci: Linkage & Sex
Advantages of asexual reproductio...,
According to maynard smith s null...,
What is two fold cost of sex 3
12  cards
Quantitative Genetics
Define quantitative traits 1,
What are east s 2 predictions 2,
The rarest phenotype has what gen...
20  cards
Phylogenetic Trees
Define phylogeny 1,
Define sister taxa 2,
Define polytomy 3
23  cards
Adaptation - 19
Define adaptation 1,
3 things to remember when studyin...,
What are the 3 approaches to stud...
5  cards
Sexual Selection - 20
Define sexual dimorphism 1,
Define ecological selection 2,
Define sexual selection 3
23  cards
Midterm 2
How do we know if two loci are in...,
What are the 3 ways aside from lo...,
How can genetic drift cause linka...
15  cards
Kin Selection - 21
In social interaction between two...,
Explain mutualism 2,
Explain selfishness 3
19  cards
Social Behaviour - 22
Define eusociality 1,
What 3 traits are required in ord...,
Why does haplodiploidy predispose...
14  cards
Coexistence, Biodiversity + Ecosystem Services
How old is the earth 1,
Who is the father of biogeography 2,
Define endemics 3
22  cards
Speciation
Define species 1,
What are the 3 species concepts 2,
Define the biological species con...
26  cards
Life Histories
Define life histories 1,
Examples of life histories traits 2,
Why do tradeoffs occur 3
12  cards
Extinction
What are the consequences of exti...,
What 3 specific groups are more l...,
Define mass extinction 3
9  cards

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