The Increase in Frequency of Dark Phenotypes in Response to Increased

question 4

Multiple Choice

The increase in frequency of dark phenotypes in response to increased pollution is called

• A) genetic drift.
• B) founder effect.
• C) industrial melanism.
• D) assortative mating.
• E) stabilizing selection.

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Definitions:

SOAP

An acronym for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan; a method used in medical documentation to organize patient notes.

Assessment

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

Diagnosis

The process of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms, often involving tests and examinations.

Mortality

The state of being mortal or the incidence of death within a population.