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16 Reading Guide Name ___________________________________

Evolution of Populations Period ______

1. How common is genetic variation?

2. List and describe sources of genetic variation.

3. Draw and describe figures 16­6, 16­7, and 16­8. Which of these natural selection patterns leads to
two distinct phenotypes?

4. Define genetic drift and represent it with a picture.

5. Define founder effect and represent it with a picture.

6. List and describe isolating mechanisms.

7. Outline the speciation of Darwin’s Finches.

7. Complete the Analyzing the data on page 408.

8. Summarize the studying of evolution since Darwin.