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What do I need to know about....
Evolutionary Genetics?


You will need to know some basic concepts from three units you have studied in biology: Mendelian genetics, evolution, and ecology. These concepts include
Dominant and recessive genes

  • Mutations
  • Pedigree analysis
  • Natural selection
  • Variation
  • Adaptation
  • Populations
  • Food chains
  • Predator-prey relationships

Basic skills and processes required for data analysis include:

  • Graphing
  • Tables
  • Data collection
  • Basic computer skills

If you would like to review the specific vocabulary associated with these concepts, then open the following link: Glossary


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