The Higher the Proportion of Loci That Are "Fixed" in a Population

question 30

Multiple Choice

The higher the proportion of loci that are "fixed" in a population, the lower are that population's ________.

• A) nucleotide variability
• B) chromosome number
• C) average heterozygosity
• D) nucleotide variability and average heterozygosity

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Definitions:

Gustatory Region

The area of the brain responsible for the perception of taste, located primarily in the insular cortex and the frontal operculum.

Primary Somatosensory Cortex

The region of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.

Tactile Stimulation

The application of touch or physical contact to stimulate sensory receptors in the skin, promoting emotional and physical health.