All of the Following Are True of Genetic Bottlenecks,EXCEPT

question 41

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of genetic bottlenecks,EXCEPT

• A) bottlenecks affect small populations more than large populations.
• B) bottlenecks are a kind of genetic drift.
• C) bottlenecks reduce the frequency of every allele in a population.
• D) bottlenecks can be caused by poor weather conditions.
• E) bottlenecks decrease the ability of populations to adapt to changing environments.

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Definitions:

Parietal Lobe

A region of the brain located behind the frontal lobe, responsible for processing sensory information such as touch, pain, and spatial orientation.

Wernicke's Area

A region of the brain concerned with the comprehension of language, located in the cortex of the dominant temporal lobe.

Broca's Area

An area located in the dominant hemisphere's frontal lobe, typically on the left side, of the brain, associated with the generation of speech.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, responsible for complex cognitive functions such as thought, memory, and decision-making.