What Is the Selfish DNA Theory

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the selfish DNA theory?

• A) A theory that explains how DNA point mutations are repaired within the genome.
• B) A theory that explains how transposable elements are repaired within the genome.
• C)A theory that attempts to explain the proliferation of transposable elements in a genome by comparing it to the action of a parasite.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Money Income

The total earnings received by an individual or household in the form of wages, salaries, benefits, and other monetary sources before any deductions.

Prices

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service, determined by factors like supply, demand, and market competition.

Marginal Rate

The rate at which a quantity increases or decreases as a result of a unit change in another variable, often used in the context of taxation or utility.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, leading consumers to replace more expensive items with cheaper alternatives.