Genetic Diversity: The genetic variation that occurs within a population or species. For example, there are several different colour dog whelk shells and ochre sea stars. See also biodiversity; compare ecosystem diversity, species diversity.

 

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Genetic Diversity: The genetic variation that occurs within a population or species. For example, there are several different colour dog whelk shells and ochre sea stars. See also biodiversity; compare ecosyst . . . View Full Definition

Ecosystem Diversity: The diversity of biological communities and their physical environment. Diversity is determined by the species composition, physical structure and processes within an ecosystem. This is the . . . View Full Definition

Biodiversity (Or Biological Diversity): In general, the variety and variation among plants, animals, and microorganisms, and among their ecosystems. It has 3 levels: ecosystem diversity, species diversity, and genetic (within spec . . . View Full Definition

Biodiversity: Biological diversity; can be measured in terms of genetic, species, or ecosystem diversity.

Species Diversity: The number of living species on Earth.

Genetic Testing: Analyzing an individual's genetic material to determine predisposition to a particular health condition or to confirm a diagnosis of genetic disease.

Genetic-Based Discrimination: The practice of requesting or requiring genetic testing information during the hiring process or using genetic testing information to base any other employment decisions or actions.

Genetic Screening: Testing groups of individuals to identify defective genes capable of causing hereditary conditions.

Genetic Variation: A phenotypic variance of a trait in a population attributed to genetic heterogeneity.

Genetic Polymorphism: Presence of several genetically controlled variants in a population