-Which of the Following Will Slow the Rate of Global

question 7

Multiple Choice

-Which of the following will slow the rate of global population increase?

• A)Allowing universal immigration rights
• B)Delaying the age of first reproduction
• C)Increasing life expectancy
• D)Increasing life expectancy and reducing infant mortality

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Definitions:

Polyploids

Organisms or cells having more than two paired sets of chromosomes, often resulting in increased size or other changes.

Hybridization

(1) Interbreeding between members of two different taxa. (2) Interbreeding between genetically dissimilar parents. (3) In molecular biology, complementary base pairing between nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) strands from different sources.

Plant Evolution

The study of the processes that led to the diversity of the plant kingdom, from the earliest forms of life to the vast array of plants we see today.

Mechanical Isolation

A prezygotic reproductive isolating mechanism in which fusion of the gametes of two species is prevented by morphological or anatomical differences.