EVOLUTION Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection – On the Origin of Species – 1859 Organisms produce more offspring than can survive (Malthus) Resources…

Population Genetics 1 Population Genetics 1 2 The Gene Pool Members of a species can interbreed & produce fertile offspring Species have a shared gene pool Gene pool…

Evolutionary Mechanisms Evolutionary Mechanisms Species A species is a group of individuals that share many characteristics and are able to interbreed under natural conditions…

EVOLUTION During the process of meiosis, independent assortment and crossing over (recombination) can occur. This results in genetic variation in the offspring of sexually…

* * * Population A group of individuals of the same species occupying a given area that can freely interbreed and produce fertile offspring in nature. * Population genetics…

PowerPoint Presentation Population Genetics 1 1 Outcomes 4. Discuss the application of population genetics to the study of evolution. 4.1 Describe the concepts of the deme…

Diversity of Life Species Organisms that can mate and produce fertile offspring Population Group of the same species living in the same place at the same time Gene Pool All…