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22 Cards in this Set
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WHat happens during the process of translation?
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Proteins are produced.
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Genes contain instructions for making,
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proteins
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Define chromosomal mutation:
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any event that changes genetic structure.
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Define Point Mutation:
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Affects a single nucleotide.
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Define inversion:
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chromosome broken off then replaced upside down.
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define translocation:
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abnormality caused by rearranging non homologous chromosomes.
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Sex linked genes are located on what chromosome?
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X chromosome.
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Define Vestigial Structures
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Homologous organism that lost function
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Define COmmon ancestor:
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Of common decent.
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Define natural selection:
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organisms best adapted survive.
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Define Speciation:
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Formation of new species.
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Define stabilizing selection:
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Genetic diversity
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Define genetic equilibrium:
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allele is not changing.
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Define disruptive selection:
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change in population genetics.
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Define relative frequency:
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occurring at frequent intervals.
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Define genotype:
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genetic makeup
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Define phenotype:
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physical characteristics
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define gene pool:
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complete set of unique alleles.
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What is any change in a sequence of DNA?
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MUTATION
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Define temporal isolation:
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limited by time
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Define behavioral isolation:
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when animals dont mate because of the way they are behaving
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Define Geographic isolation:
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when a species is isolated from its same species in different places.
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