Day 10 SURVIVOR Warm Up

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Most recent common ancestor of Aeshnidae and Cordulidae

Common ancestor of all lineage of dragonflies pictures

Most recent common ancestor of Macromildae and Cordulidae

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Affects small populations more strongly
Happens by movement of individuals or gametes between populations
Usually increases genetic variation by introducing new alleles
Usually reduces genetic variation within a population
Happens by chance (random events like natural disasters or small population size)
Can affect populations of any size

Genetic Drift
Gene Flow

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Complete the passage with the correct terminology: 

Bacteria can become antibiotic resistant through __________. When you take antibiotics, the medicine kills most of the bacteria, but some bacteria might have random mutations that make them stronger and able to survive. These __________bacteria live on and start to reproduce, passing their resistance to their offspring. Over time, more of the bacteria in the population become resistant, making the antibiotic __________ effective. This is why it's important to finish all your antibiotics — stopping too soon could leave behind the strongest bacteria, making infections harder to treat in the future.

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How does independent assortment affect genetic variation?

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What is the role of crossing-over in meiosis?

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Day 10 SURVIVOR Warm Up

How does independent assortment affect genetic variation?

What is the role of crossing-over in meiosis?

Why is diversity important in sexually reproducing populations?

How does independent assortment affect genetic variation?

What is the role of crossing-over in meiosis?

Why is diversity important in sexually reproducing populations?