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A population of mice shifting from light-colored coats to darker coats is displaying the effects of ____ selection.
Cell Death
The process by which cells cease to function, including apoptosis (programmed cell death) and necrosis (death caused by injury or disease).
Dendritic Length
The measure of the extent of a neuron's dendrites, which are the branched projections that receive electrochemical stimulation from other neural cells.
Spine Density
A measure of the number of dendritic spines per unit length of dendrite, indicating the potential for synaptic connectivity and plasticity in neurons.
Neuron Size
The dimension or size of a neuron, including its cell body, dendrites, and axon, which can vary greatly depending on the neuron's type and location in the nervous system.
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