BIOL 103 Chapter Notes -Assortative Mating, Gene Flow, Inbreeding Depression
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27 Sep 2013
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Population genetics: the study of genes and genotypes in a population. All the genes in a population make up its gene pool where each member of a population receives its genes from its parents which are members of the gene pool. A population is a group of interbreeding individuals. Large mountain or geographic barrier may separate two or more populations on the same continent. Populations are dynamic: change from one generation to the next in number, location, and genetic composition. Polymorphism: phenomenon that many traits display variation in phenotypes i. e. colour and pattern. o o. In elder-flowered orchid, both yellow- and red-flowered individuals are prevalent. Caused by 2 or more alleles that influence the phenotype of the individual. Polymorphic gene: gene that commonly exists as two or more alleles in a population. Monomorphic gene: exist as a single allele in a population.
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