Which of the Following Characteristics Is Practically Universal Among Children

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics is practically universal among children?

• A)dislike of bright-coloured fruit
• B)preference for strong-flavoured foods
• C)desire for soft-cooked vegetables
• D)fear of new foods

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Definitions:

Frequency-Dependent Selection

A form of natural selection where the fitness of a phenotype depends on its frequency relative to other phenotypes in the population.

Clone Genotypes

Replicating the genetic makeup of an organism to create a genetic duplicate, leading to individuals with identical genotypes.

Heterozygote Advantage

Occurs when selection favors heterozygote individuals over either the dominant homozygote or the recessive homozygote.

Sickle-Cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder caused by the presence of an abnormal form of hemoglobin, leading to distorted (sickle-shaped) red blood cells.