Evolution and Genetics

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A section of a DNA molecule that contains instructions for how and when to assemble a protein.
Gene
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The complete set of an organism's genes.
Genotype
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Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg that then splits in half. These twins are genetically identical.
Monozygotic (MZ) TWINS
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Errors in the replication of DNA.
Mutations
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The (mistaken) idea that anything "natural" must be "good."
Naturalistic Fallacy
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The overt characteristics and behaviors of an organism.
Phenotype
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Any mating system in which a member of one sex mates with several members of the opposite sex.
Polygamy
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A pattern in which many genes all influence a single trait.
Polygenic Inheritance
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The influences within an organism's lifetime that led to its particular traits or behaviors.
Proximate Cause
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The reasons why, over many years of evolution, a particular trait or behavior helped members of a population to survive and reproduce.
Ultimate Cause
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The complete set of an organism's genes.

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Genotype

Card 3

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Twins that develop from a single fertilized egg that then splits in half. These twins are genetically identical.

Back

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Card 4

Front

Errors in the replication of DNA.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

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The (mistaken) idea that anything "natural" must be "good."

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Preview of the front of card 5
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