The Founder Effect Is Interesting to Study Because

question 38

Multiple Choice

The founder effect is interesting to study because

• A) in small isolated populations, the presence or absence of certain genes becomes prevalent.
• B) it happens a lot, especially in large populations.
• C) it gives us a great deal of information about certain populations.
• D) a and c are both correct.

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Definitions:

Dominican Republic

A country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean region, sharing the island with Haiti.

Cuban Invasion

Commonly refers to the Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961, where a force of Cuban exiles, sponsored by the U.S., attempted to overthrow the Cuban government of Fidel Castro.

Urban Areas

Regions characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it.

Developing

A term often used to describe countries or regions with a lower level of industrialization, economic development, and lower standard of living compared to more developed countries.