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Decks in this class (25)

Introduction to Evolution - 1
Aristotle,
Carolus linnaeus,
Define gradualism theory
16  cards
Evolution of HIV - 2
What cells does hiv infect,
What are the 3 enzymes that hiv c...,
Function of reverse transcriptase...
10  cards
Natural Selection - 3
Define allele,
Define locus,
Define allele frequency
12  cards
Mutation - 4
What 4 nucleotides is the sugar p...,
What are the 6 possible changes t...,
Define transitions ts
25  cards
Variation - 5
What is the classical model of va...,
Define classical model of evolution,
Define balance selectionist model
14  cards
Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium - 6
Define population genetics,
Define evolution,
Define population
10  cards
HWE: Selection - 7
Define selection,
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,
Define migration,
Define dispersal
18  cards
HWE: Genetic Drift - 10
Define genetic drift,
Drift can act on _____ or ____,
Drift does not result in _____ bu...
16  cards
HWE: Non-random mating - 12
What are the 3 types of non rando...,
Define outcrossing,
Define inbreeding
21  cards
Midterm Questions
What role have chromosome variati...,
What is differential selection,
How does selection for a rare all...
13  cards
Multiple Loci: Linkage
Define linked loci,
Define linkage equilibrium,
Define linkage disequilibrium
17  cards
Multiple Loci: Linkage & Sex
Advantages of asexual reproduction 4,
According to maynard smith s null...,
What is two fold cost of sex
12  cards
Quantitative Genetics
Define quantitative traits,
What are east s 2 predictions,
The rarest phenotype has what gen...
20  cards
Phylogenetic Trees
Define phylogeny,
Define sister taxa,
Define polytomy
23  cards
Adaptation - 19
Define adaptation,
3 things to remember when studyin...,
What are the 3 approaches to stud...
5  cards
Sexual Selection - 20
Define sexual dimorphism,
Define ecological selection,
Define sexual selection
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,
Explain selfishness
19  cards
Social Behaviour - 22
Define eusociality,
What 3 traits are required in ord...,
What is there a correlation betwe...
14  cards
Coexistence, Biodiversity + Ecosystem Services
How old is the earth,
What did alfred russel wallace sa...,
Define endemics
22  cards
Speciation
What is a species,
What are the 3 species concepts,
Define the biological species con...
26  cards
Life Histories
Define life histories,
Examples of life histories traits,
Why do tradeoffs occur
12  cards
Extinction
What are the consequences of exti...,
What 3 specific groups are more l...,
Define mass extinction
9  cards

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