If You Were Trying to Create Rapid Evolutionary Change in a Population

question 62

Multiple Choice

If you were trying to create rapid evolutionary change in a population of bacteria,what treatment would be most effective?

• A) Exposing the bacteria to UV light,which damages DNA
• B) Growing the bacteria under optimal conditions for growth
• C) Maintaining the bacteria at 4°C,which slows growth
• D) Freezing the bacteria in liquid nitrogen
• E) There is no treatment that could induce evolutionary change.

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Definitions:

Rovee-Collier

A reference to Carolyn Rovee-Collier, known for her research in infant memory and learning capabilities.

Experiment

A research method in which the researcher adds one variable (called the independent variable) and then observes the effect on another variable (called the dependent variable) in order to learn if the independent variable causes change in the dependent variable.

Memory Session

A period dedicated to memorizing or recalling information from one's past experiences.

Binocular Vision

The ability to focus the two eyes in a coordinated manner in order to see one image.