The Ultimate Source of Evolutionary Change Is

question 79

Multiple Choice

The ultimate source of evolutionary change is:

• A)polygenetic inheritance.
• B)genetic drift.
• C)founder effect.
• D)a recessive gene.
• E)mutation.

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Definitions:

Gluten

A mixture of proteins, mainly gliadin and glutenin, found in wheat and related grains, which gives dough its elasticity.

Celiac Disease

An autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine, impairing nutrient absorption.

Autoimmune

Pertaining to diseases or responses where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, tissues, or organs.

Ruminants

A group of herbivorous mammals that are able to acquire nutrients from plant-based food by fermenting it in a specialized stomach prior to digestion, mainly through microbial actions.