In Order for Natural Selection to Occur Within a Population,certain

question 51

Multiple Choice

In order for natural selection to occur within a population,certain conditions must be met.One such condition is

• A)phenotypic differences resulting from environmental conditions.
• B)frequent mutations that are inherited.
• C)low rates of immigration.
• D)phenotypic variations that are genetic.
• E)heterozygosity must be very low.

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Perfect Competition

A theoretical market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, homogenous products, and no barriers to entry or exit, leading to optimal distribution of resources.

Lose Customers

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Monopolistic Competition

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Average Total Cost

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