Select the Scenarios That Describe Negative Selection

question 31

Multiple Choice

Select the scenarios that describe negative selection.Select the TWO answers that are correct.

• A) An allele for the male lion to grow a larger-than-average mane results in more opportunities for mating.
• B) In a population of a beetle species is an allele resulting in mouthparts that are not effective for chewing food.
• C) An alpaca population has an allele that causes the protein hemoglobin to have a heightened capacity for carrying oxygen.
• D) In a population of humans that relies on spear-hunting,an allele results in stronger leg muscles suitable for long-distance running.
• E) An allele leading to the development of a life-shortening condition is present in the human population.

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Definitions:

Material Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of material used in production and the standard quantity expected to be used.

Direct Materials Purchased

The raw materials bought by a company that are directly used in the production of its goods.

Actual Variable Manuf. Overhead

The real costs incurred from indirect, variable production expenses, assessed after the production process is completed.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

These are manufacturing overhead costs that vary with the level of production output, such as utilities or materials used in the manufacturing process.