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Mitosis
occurs when an organism grows, heals, or when any process occurs in which new cells replace old
one; process whereby somatic cells replicate
Meiosis
formation of gametes (sperm and eggs); begins w/ diploid cells & produces haploid cells;
cells divide twice; genetic materials is exchange .
Meisos
homologous chromosomes; increases available genetic variability in a population
adaptive radiation
diversification of one founding species into multiple species and niches
Fitness
biological measure of reproductive success; number of offspring that survive to
reproductive age
Natural Selection
process of biological change in a species overtime
Transcription and translation
process through which the information to make a protein, encoded with DNA, actually becomes
as protein
Transcription
single strand serves as a template to form messenger RNA that will carry the information to the
cytoplasm to make a protein
Translation
as each amino acid is brought to the chain, it binds to the next to it, creating the polypeptide
chain
What are the 4 main subfields of anthropology
cultural, biological, linguistic and archaeology
What are the 3 preconditions that must be met for natural selection?
trait in question must be inherited, must show variation between individuals, environment
must exert some pressure to favor trait