Populations and Evolution
Biology · Year 13 · Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems · 3.º Período

Populations and Evolution

Students will study the Hardy-Weinberg principle and the factors that cause variation in phenotypes. They will explore natural selection, genetic drift, and the process of speciation.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 3.7.2 PopulationsAQA 3.7.3 Evolution may lead to speciation

About This Topic

Students will study the Hardy-Weinberg principle and the factors that cause variation in phenotypes. They will explore natural selection, genetic drift, and the process of speciation.

Key Questions

  1. How does the Hardy-Weinberg principle estimate allele frequencies?
  2. What are the different types of selection?
  3. How does reproductive isolation lead to speciation?

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