Find a Linear Function Whose Graph Has the Given Slope $- \frac { 3 } { 4 } , y$

question 68

Multiple Choice

Find a linear function whose graph has the given slope and y-intercept.
-Slope $- \frac { 3 } { 4 } , y$ -intercept $\frac { 5 } { 2 }$

• A) \(f ( x ) = - \frac { 3 } { 4 } x + \frac { 5 } { 2 }\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = \frac { 3 } { 4 } x + \frac { 5 } { 2 }\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = - \frac { 3 } { 4 } x - \frac { 5 } { 2 }\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = \frac { 3 } { 4 } x - \frac { 5 } { 2 }\)

Grasp the differences between synonymous and nonsynonymous substitutions and their evolutionary implications.

Recognize the importance of neutral theory in molecular evolution.

Discriminate between the roles of strong purifying selection and positive selection in shaping genomes.

Identify the significance of lateral gene transfer in evolutionary history.

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