If $f$ Varies Jointly As $q ^ { 2 }$ And $h$ , And

question 87

Multiple Choice

If $f$ varies jointly as $q ^ { 2 }$ and $h$ , and $f = 24$ when $q = 2$ and $h = 3$ , find $q$ when $f = 160$ and $h = 5$ .

• A) \(q = 3\)
• B) \(q = 5\)
• C) \(q = 2\)
• D) \(\mathrm { q } = 4\)

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Definitions:

Genetic Variability

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, leading to differences in traits and potentially in susceptibility to diseases.

Gene Pool

The complete set of genetic information within all the individuals of a population, species, or a particular group.

Beneficial Mutations

genetic mutations that result in advantageous traits or abilities, enhancing an organism's survival or reproduction.

Survival of the Fittest

A concept derived from Darwinian evolutionary theory, it refers to the mechanism of natural selection where individuals better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.