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HB 1.7
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Biology
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08/28/2026

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Allopatric speciation
Definition
speciation in which gene flow is prevented by a geographical barrier
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Behavioural barrier
Definition
barrier to gene flow caused by behavioural differences between individuals
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Biological species
Definition
group of similar organisms interbreeding to produce fertile young
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Deleterious sequence
Definition
DNA sequence that lowers survival rate
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Directional selection
Definition
natural selection that tends to favour one extreme of the phenotype
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Disruptive selection
Definition
natural selection that favours two or more phenotypes
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Ecological barrier
Definition
barrier to gene flow caused by ecological preference differences between individuals
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Evolution
Definition
changes to organisms over time that are mainly caused by natural selection
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Geographical barrier
Definition
physical barrier to gene flow, such as a mountain or river
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Horizontal inheritance
Definition
inheritance of genetic material within a generation
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Natural selection
Definition
process that ensures survival of the fittest
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Speciation
Definition
evolutionary process by which new species are formed
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Stabilising selection
Definition
natural selection that favours an average phenotype whilst extreme phenotypes are selected against.
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Sympatric barrier
Definition
behavioural or ecological barrier to the flow of genes
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Sympatric speciation
Definition
speciation in which gene flow is prevented by ecological or reproductive barriers
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Vertical inheritance
Definition
inheritance of genetic material from parents by offspring
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