Practice Genetic Variation As The Basis Of Diversity (7.2) - Theme A: Unity and Diversity
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Genetic Variation as the Basis of Diversity

Practice - Genetic Variation as the Basis of Diversity

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Question 1 Easy

What is a mutation?

💡 Hint: Think of how sometimes a gene can change its form.

Question 2 Easy

Define genetic drift.

💡 Hint: Consider how random events can impact a small group.

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Question 1

What is a mutation?

A change in the DNA sequence
A type of cellular reproduction
A form of genetic drift

💡 Hint: Think about how mutations are essential for genetic diversity.

Question 2

True or False: Genetic drift affects larger populations more than smaller ones.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the luck of the draw in smaller groups.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how gene flow could potentially rescue a population with low genetic diversity facing a new disease.

💡 Hint: Think about how different populations might have developed different traits over time that could also provide advantages.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the importance of mutations in long-term evolutionary change. Provide examples.

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where mutations may allow organisms to thrive despite changing environments.

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