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question 51

Multiple Choice

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-Refer to Table 22-3. The table shows the preferences of 100 voters over three possible outcomes: A, B, and C. If a Borda count election were held among these voters, giving three points to each voter's first choice, two points to the second choice, and one point to the last choice, which outcome would win the election?

• A)Outcome A
• B)Outcome B
• C)Outcome C
• D)Either outcome A or outcome C since these have the same total score.

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Definitions:

Species

According to the biological species concept, one or more populations whose members are capable of interbreeding in nature to produce fertile offspring and do not interbreed with members of other species. Compare with phylogenetic species concept.

Population

A group of organisms of the same species that live in a defined geographic area at the same time.

Community

An association of populations of different species living together in a defined habitat with some degree of interdependence. Compare with ecosystem.

Sexual Reproduction

A type of reproduction in which two gametes (usually, but not necessarily, contributed by two different parents) fuse to form a zygote. Compare with asexual reproduction.