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What Term Describes a Crop That Has Been Modified by Selective

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What term describes a crop that has been modified by selective breeding?


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Frequency Dependent Selection

A form of natural selection where the fitness of a phenotype depends on its frequency relative to other phenotypes in the population.

Sickle Cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder caused by an abnormality in the hemoglobin protein, leading to misshapen red blood cells that can cause blockages and complications.

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals, leading to a reduction in genetic variation.

Genetic Flow

The transfer of genetic material between populations of the same species or between different species, leading to changes in genetic makeup.

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