Warm up 5/15 H.Bio '23 Genetic Variation and Gene Flow

Match the vocabulary term with its definition below. Genetic Variation Diversity in gene frequencies; either between individuals or between populations. Variation The differences in characteristics (traits) within a population. Population the number of organisms of the same species that live in a particular geographic area at the same time, with the capability of interbreeding. Gene Flow When individuals with different gene combinations migrate into a new population and introduce new genes by reproducing with members of that population. Identify the following:1. The individual that is an example of gene flow2. The population of Red Birds3. The population of Blue Birds4. The physical barrier that is separating the two bird populations 1 2 3 4 What are two events that can cause genetic variation? Pick 2 Gene Flow Mutations Increase in size of population The birth of identical twins