Discover Biology (Sixth Core Edition)
Discover Biology (Sixth Core Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393936735
Author: Anu Singh-Cundy, Gary Shin
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 14, Problem 4AA

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To explain: The term gene flow.

Concept introduction: Evolution refers to a process of changes that occur in the heritable characters of living organisms over a period of time, from generation to generation. The genetic variation occurs due to mutations, genetic drift, natural selection, and gene flow.

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Summary Introduction

To explain: The term genetic drift.

Concept introduction: Evolution refers to a process of changes that occur in the heritable characters of living organisms over a period of time, from generation to generation. The genetic variation occurs due to mutations, genetic drift, natural selection, and gene flow.

(c)

Summary Introduction

To explain: The term natural selection.

Concept introduction: Evolution refers to a process of changes that occur in the heritable characters of living organisms over a period of time, from generation to generation. The genetic variation occurs due to mutations, genetic drift, natural selection, and gene flow.

(d)

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To explain: The term sexual selection.

Concept introduction: Evolution refers to a process of changes that occur in the heritable characters of living organisms over a period of time, from generation to generation. The genetic variation occurs due to mutations, genetic drift, natural selection, and gene flow.

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