According to the Biological Species Concept, Why Do Species Tend

question 52

Multiple Choice

According to the biological species concept, why do species tend to remain the same over long periods of time?

• A) New mutations are usually maladaptive.
• B) Environments change slowly.
• C) Gene flow keeps individuals similar to each other.
• D) Natural selection is a powerful process.

Understand the logic and methodology behind using model organisms in genetic studies.

Comprehend the central dogma of molecular biology and exceptions to it.

Explain the genetic code and its universality across different life forms.

Understand the mechanics of DNA and RNA synthesis, including the selection of template strands and error rates.

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Definitions:

Positivist Perspective

An approach in sociology that emphasizes the use of scientific methods to understand society by observing social facts and relationships objectively.

Biological Traits

Characteristics or features of organisms passed from one generation to the next through DNA, such as eye color, blood type, or predisposition to certain health conditions.

Psychological Traits

Enduring characteristics of individuals, manifested in their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, that distinguish them from others.

Constructionists

Individuals or theorists who support the concept of social constructionism, which posits that many aspects of our reality and social norms are created by societal agreements rather than inherent truths.