Understanding Genetic Drift and Its Effects

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Genetic Drift

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Random change in gene variant frequency.

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Population Subdivision

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Distinct genetic structures based on landscapes.

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Genetic Drift

Random change in gene variant frequency.

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Population Subdivision

Distinct genetic structures based on landscapes.

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Gene Flow

Movement of genes between populations.

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Small Populations

Experience stronger genetic drift effects.

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Fixed Allele

Trait present in all individuals of a population.

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Lost Allele

Trait absent in all individuals of a population.

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Inbreeding

Mating among closely related individuals.

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Bottleneck Effect

Population reduction leading to allele loss.

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Nonrepresentative Alleles

Alleles not accurately reflecting original population.

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Rare Alleles

Less common gene variants more likely to disappear.

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Founder Effect

New population starts from a small group.

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Colonization

Establishment of a population in a new area.

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