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Theme A - Unity & Diversity
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Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence
Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme D - Continuity & Change
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Theme D - Continuity & Change

Explore The Fascinating World Of Gene Pools!

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Hey future biologist! Welcome to your cool, easy-to-digest, and absolutely epic guide to understanding the concept of the "Gene Pool". Buckle up; it's gonna be a fun ride! 🎢

What is a Population? 🌍

Population: A group of the same species living in the same area. Imagine your school as a 'population' of students. You're all humans, and you're in the same place. Easy, right?

Adding Members to a Population 👶

New individuals are added to this awesome party (population, I mean 😅) through sexual reproduction. These newbies inherit some genes from the existing population. Think of it like inheriting your mom's eye color or your dad's knack for math.

The Roll of the Genetic Dice 🎲

Random events during meiosis in the parent organisms can shake things up. You might have a different combination of genes than your sibling because of this randomness. It's like rolling a pair of dice—you never know what you'll get!

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Theme D - Continuity & Change
Biology SL
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Theme D - Continuity & Change

Explore The Fascinating World Of Gene Pools!

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553 words
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3 mins read
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Last edited on 15th Oct 2024

Table of content

Hey future biologist! Welcome to your cool, easy-to-digest, and absolutely epic guide to understanding the concept of the "Gene Pool". Buckle up; it's gonna be a fun ride! 🎢

What is a Population? 🌍

Population: A group of the same species living in the same area. Imagine your school as a 'population' of students. You're all humans, and you're in the same place. Easy, right?

Adding Members to a Population 👶

New individuals are added to this awesome party (population, I mean 😅) through sexual reproduction. These newbies inherit some genes from the existing population. Think of it like inheriting your mom's eye color or your dad's knack for math.

The Roll of the Genetic Dice 🎲

Random events during meiosis in the parent organisms can shake things up. You might have a different combination of genes than your sibling because of this randomness. It's like rolling a pair of dice—you never know what you'll get!

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Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Biology SL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟