When Individuals with Intermediate Phenotypes Have an Advantage Over All

question 48

Short Answer

When individuals with intermediate phenotypes have an advantage over all others in the population,such as the case with human birth weight in the 1930s-1940s,________ selection is the likely mechanism of evolution responsible.

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Definitions:

Isometric

Pertains to exercises or muscle contractions where the muscle length does not change, and no visible movement occurs, typically used to build strength and stability.

Anaerobic

Relating to processes or organisms that occur or can exist in the absence of oxygen.

Isometric Exercise

Exercise performed by contracting muscles against an immovable object.

Muscle Endurance

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to sustain repeated contractions or to continue applying force against a fixed object for an extended period.