The Allele Frequency of a Population Is the

question 27

Multiple Choice

The allele frequency of a population is the

• A) number of all alleles in that population.
• B) sum of all genes in that population.
• C) relative proportion of a given allele in that population.
• D) number of different types of alleles in that population.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a major role in reward-motivated behavior, pleasure, and regulation of movement.

Impulses

Sudden, involuntary urges to act or behave in a certain way, often without forethought.

Ghrelin

A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite, signaling the brain to increase food intake.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells in the body that helps to regulate body weight by inhibiting hunger and thereby reducing food intake.