Concept explainers
(a)
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
(b)
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)
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)
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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