HW & Phylogenies

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What does the variable 'q' represent in population genetics?

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The frequency of the recessive allele in a population.

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What is a sister taxon?

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A sister taxon is a taxon that shares a common ancestor with another taxon, forming a clade.

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Which clade includes the leopard's sister taxon?

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The lion-jaguar clade.

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How are bobcats related to other species in their clade?

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All species in the clade are equally related to the bobcat.

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What does Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium imply about allele frequencies?

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At Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, allele frequencies remain constant from generation to generation.

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What is the sister taxon to the African wild cat?

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The European wild cat-domestic cat clade.

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What are the assumptions of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

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1. No mutations, 2. Random mating, 3. No natural selection, 4. Large population size, 5. No gene flow.

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What is the significance of allele frequency in a population?

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Allele frequency indicates how common an allele is in a population, which can affect genetic diversity and evolution.

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What is a clade in phylogenetics?

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A clade is a group of organisms that includes an ancestor and all its descendants.

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How can phylogenetic trees be used in biology?

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Phylogenetic trees illustrate evolutionary relationships and can help trace the lineage of species.