Population Genetics (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
📚Quizzes
Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
ShowHide
Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
Which two biological principles does population genetics combine?
Which two biological principles does population genetics combine?
Mendelian genetics & Darwinian evolution
What is a gene pool?
What is a gene pool?
Complete collection of genes & alleles
Why is greater genetic diversity advantageous for a species?
Why is greater genetic diversity advantageous for a species?
Greater potential to adapt to change
Which factors cause changes in allele frequency?
Which factors cause changes in allele frequency?
Gene flow, genetic drift, selection
What does genotypic frequency measure?
What does genotypic frequency measure?
Proportion with specific gene combos
How many allele copies does a homozygous individual ( or ) contribute?
How many allele copies does a homozygous individual ( or ) contribute?
Two copies
What frequency threshold distinguishes a SNP from a rare mutation?
What frequency threshold distinguishes a SNP from a rare mutation?
At least 1% of the population
What is a haplotype?
What is a haplotype?
Adjacent SNPs inherited together
What advantage do SNPs have over whole-genome sequencing?
What advantage do SNPs have over whole-genome sequencing?
Much faster and lower cost
What is the purpose of genome-wide association studies (GWAS)?
What is the purpose of genome-wide association studies (GWAS)?
Find genetic variations linked to disease