Biology 331 Genetics Population Genetics (Microevolution)
Evolution. What is evolution? Evolution is defined as “descent with modification” Evolution is defined as “descent with modification” – a.k.a. “Change.
Objectives Summarize Darwin’s theory of natural selection Describe the evidence for evolution SCS: B-5.
Who lives where, and Why? AP Environmental Science Mrs. Perryman.
AP BIOLOGY UNIT 1 Week 1 Ms. Darlak. Warm-up 09/19 Explain what is happening in this picture.
DNA and Genetics in Biotechnology
Unit 3 Evolution and Biodiversity. What explains how life has changed over time? According to scientific evidence the major force of adaptation to changes.
Unit 4 Chapters 4 and 5. ecological niche- species way of life in a community What job does it do or role does it fulfill? The Alligator is a: Keystone.
Population Genetics. sciencegenetic changeThe science of genetic change in population. Remember:Remember:Hardy-Weinberg equation. –p² + 2pq + q² = 1 –p.
History of Evolution & Eugenics, 1859-1945
1 Selection Dan Graur 2 Conditions for maintaining Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium: 1. random mating 2. no migration 3. no mutation 4. no selection 5.infinite.
Evolution by Natural Selection Evolution is the change in inherited traits in a population/species from one generation to the next. Natural selection.