What is it called when you have changes in a genotype of a population over time that results in changes in the phenotype of that population?

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What is it called when you have changes in a genotype of a population?

Mutations are permanent changes in the gene sequence of DNA. These changes alter genes and alleles leading to genetic variation in a population. Although mutations produce changes in the genotype of a population, they may or may not produce observable, or phenotypic changes.

What is the genetic change in a population over time?

Evolution is a process that results in changes in the genetic material of a population over time. Evolution reflects the adaptations of organisms to their changing environments and can result in altered genes, novel traits, and new species.

What caused the phenotype of the population to change?

Both genetic and environmental factors can cause phenotypic variation in a population. Different alleles can confer different phenotypes, and different environments can also cause individuals to look or act differently.

What is the name of a change that affects the genotype of an organism?

Mutations. A mutation is a random change in DNA which therefore affects a gene and/or chromosome .