The Dance of the Alleles
May 01, 2023•10 min
Episode description
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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