Population Genetics and Evolution
Students examine how gene pools change over time due to natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow. They explore the mechanisms driving microevolution in populations.
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Students examine how gene pools change over time due to natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow. They explore the mechanisms driving microevolution in populations.
Key Questions
- What factors alter allele frequencies within a population?
- How does natural selection drive evolutionary change?
- What is the founder effect and how does it impact genetic diversity?
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