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The document describes three scenarios involving genetic variation in populations. 1) In spiders, a genetic mutation caused variation in venom protein, allowing for stronger venom and increased prey-killing ability, which was passed on due to being favored. 2) In pigeons, mate selection led to iridescent feathers being preferred 75% of the time, decreasing the non-iridescent phenotype over time. 3) In fish, the addition of cool water to their habitat from an industry pipeline caused those with the recessive genotype related to cooler water survival to die off.

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Genetic Variation Worksheet Scenarios

The document describes three scenarios involving genetic variation in populations. 1) In spiders, a genetic mutation caused variation in venom protein, allowing for stronger venom and increased prey-killing ability, which was passed on due to being favored. 2) In pigeons, mate selection led to iridescent feathers being preferred 75% of the time, decreasing the non-iridescent phenotype over time. 3) In fish, the addition of cool water to their habitat from an industry pipeline caused those with the recessive genotype related to cooler water survival to die off.

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Genetic Variation Worksheet


Below are scenarios in which a population’s gene pool is affected. Some of the factors that
can cause changes to the gene pool are: gene mutation, natural selection, migration, and mate
selection. After reading the scenario, write which of the ways is demonstrated and explain
using 2 complete sentences as to why you chose your answer.

Scenario #1 In a population of spiders, there is a protein that is coded in the DNA to make
venom. In a particular spider, there was a protein variation due to a change in the genetic code.
This protein variation caused the spider’s venom to be stronger to kill its prey. This genetic
variation was passed down to offspring and was favored due to the amount of time shortened to
eat its prey.
Event Causing Genetic Variation in the Gene Pool:

Explanation:

Scenario #2 In a population of pigeons, there are genotypes for iridescent feathers and
non-iridescent feathers. Over time, the females of the population would prefer mates with
iridescent feathers 75% of the time. Eventually, the phenotype of non-iridescent feathers has
decreased dramatically.
Event Causing Genetic Variation in the Gene Pool:

Explanation:

Scenario #3 In a population of tropical fish, there are two types of genotypes that predict if the
fish to survive better in cooler water. Industry has created a pipeline that goes from the plant to
the habitat of this fish. In the pipeline was a cold water byproduct from cooling a machine.
Since the water has been added to the habitat, those with the recessive genotype have ended up
dead.

Event Causing Genetic Variation in the Gene Pool:

Explanation:

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