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The Dance of the Alleles

Evolution Talk

English - May 01, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MB - ★★★★★ - 186 ratings
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The constant dance of microevolution is driven by alleles, different versions of genes that determine traits. Sexual reproduction results in organisms inheriting a unique combination of genetic material from both parents, creating genetic diversity within a population. New alleles can appear through mutations or gene flow between populations.

The dance of alleles will continue, introducing new traits and variations in the ongoing story of evolution.

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