Preview - Understanding Genetics And Evolution With Computational Models (Sol)

Prediction: Non-selective process of microevolutionary changes

Prediction time!

Set the carrying capacity to medium. Set the number of types of bacteria to ‘two’. Set maximum initial population to 10. Do NOT run the model, yet. Answer the questions below first.

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

What do you expect to happen after a few thousand ticks (5000 ticks)?

Will bacteria of both the colors survive or will one color win the evolutionary race if you run it for a really long time?

Notes

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