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Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium – A principle stating that allele frequencies in a population remain constant unless affected by evolutionary forces.

Adaptation – A genetic trait that enhances an organism’s survival and reproduction in a particular environment.

Allele – A variant form of a gene that determines specific traits.

Heterozygous – Having two different alleles for a particular gene.

Homozygous – Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

Gene Flow – The transfer of genes between populations, leading to genetic diversity.

Genetic Drift – Random changes in allele frequencies over generations, affecting small populations.

Mutation – A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to genetic variation and evolution.

Y-Chromosome DNA – Genetic material inherited from the father, used to trace paternal ancestry.

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) – Genetic material inherited only from the mother, used to trace maternal ancestry and human evolution.