What Does a Sudden Reduction in Population Size Generally Result

question 33

Multiple Choice

What does a sudden reduction in population size generally result in?

• A) extinction
• B) mutation
• C) speciation
• D) genetic drift

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Definitions:

Acoustic Coding

A process by which information is remembered and stored in the brain as a sequence of sounds, often used in studies of short-term and working memory.

Long-term Memory

The phase or type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period, ranging from a few days to decades.

Long-term Memory

The phase of the memory process that involves the storage of information over extended periods of time, practically unlimited in capacity.

Chunking

Chunking is a process in memory whereby individuals group information into larger, more manageable units or chunks.