Evolution Mechanisms: Gene Flow and Mutations

Evolution Mechanisms: Gene Flow and Mutations

There are 4 mechanisms that can lead to evolutionary change in a population. Any one of these may contribute to changes in genotype or allele frequency. Let's explore 2 of these evolutionary mechanisms in more detail: gene flow and mutations.

Topics

  • AP
  • AP Biology
  • AP Bio
  • next generation science standards
  • NGSS
  • evolution
  • natural selection
  • allele frequencies
  • phenotype
  • genotype
  • dominant allele
  • recessive allele
  • homozygous
  • heterozygous
  • gene flow
  • mutations
  • migration
  • heritable trait
  • advantageous mutation
  • harmful mutation
  • neutral mutation
  • survive
  • reproduce
  • genetic drift