Mechanisms of Evolution: Genetic Drift, Gene Flow and Mutation

What this note covers

1. Allele Frequency as the Currency of Evolution
2. Natural Selection vs Genetic Drift: A Critical Distinction
3. Genetic Drift in Practice: The Founder Effect and Population Bottleneck
4. Gene Flow: Connecting Populations and Homogenising Gene Pools
5. Mutation: The Ultimate Source of Genetic Variation
6. Interplay of Mechanisms: How They Shape Population Genetic Structure
7. Synthesising the Mechanisms: Implications for Biodiversity and Conservation

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes