Researchers May Try to Gain Insight into the Characteristics of a Population

question 39

Multiple Choice

Researchers may try to gain insight into the characteristics of a population by examining a(n) _____ of the population.

• A) model
• B) sample
• C) exemplar
• D) replica

Recognize the impact of purifying selection, positive selection, and genetic drift on the genomic features of species.

Identify mechanisms of concerted evolution and its significance in gene family evolution.

Understand the concept and implications of neutral evolution in genetic variation.

Apply knowledge of molecular evolution tools and strategies in designing in vitro evolution experiments.

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