Mechanisms of Evolution: Genetic Drift and Gene Flow
Students will explore other mechanisms of evolution, including genetic drift (bottleneck and founder effects) and gene flow.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between genetic drift and natural selection as evolutionary mechanisms.
- Explain the founder effect and bottleneck effect with examples.
- Analyze how gene flow can impact the genetic diversity of populations.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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