Two or More Alleles of a Gene Are Circulating at Relatively

question 37

Multiple Choice

Two or more alleles of a gene are circulating at relatively high frequency in a population's gene pool. What term describes this state?

• A)frequency-dependent selection
• B)polyploidy
• C)multiple allele systems
• D)balanced polymorphisms
• E)prominent alleles

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Definitions:

Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, showing the frequency of data points within specified ranges.

Observations

The collected data points or measurements recorded during a scientific study or research project.

Symmetric

A characteristic of shapes or distributions that exhibit mirror-like similarity on either side of a central point or axis.

Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, using bars of different heights to show the frequency of data in successive intervals.