Variation May Exist Because Environments Have Recently Changed and Genes

question 64

Multiple Choice

Variation may exist because environments have recently changed and genes that were previously beneficial have not yet been eliminated. This may describe

• A) Tay-Sachs disease.
• B) sickle-cell anemia.
• C) non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
• D) P. falciparum malaria.

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Definitions:

Original Owner

The first individual or entity to possess an item or property, having lawful claim from the time of acquisition.

Security Interest

A legal claim or lien on collateral that has been pledged, usually to obtain a loan, that gives the lender a right to repossession if the loan is not repaid as agreed.

Insurable Interest

The requirement that a person stands to suffer a financial loss or certain other kinds of losses if the insured event occurs.

Retains

implies holding onto or keeping in possession, often used in legal and financial contexts to describe holding onto services, rights, or properties.