Match the Evolutionary Concepts Correctly with the Correct Description or Example

question 80

Short Answer

Match the evolutionary concepts correctly with the correct description or example. Some choices may be used more than once.
-The genitals of snakes are analogous to a lock and key mechanism-the "keys" will only fit in certain "locks."
A)reproductive isolation
B)sexual selection
C)directional selection
D)disruptive selection
E)genetic drift
F)founder effect
G)gene flow
H)stabilizing selection

• A)reproductive isolation
• B)sexual selection
• C)directional selection
• D)disruptive selection
• E)genetic drift
• F)founder effect
• G)gene flow
• H)stabilizing selection

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Rate

Often related to growth, it is the maximum rate of increase of a population under ideal conditions.

Unlimited Resources

A hypothetical concept where resources, such as energy, materials, and food, are abundant and never depleted, contrary to the finite nature of Earth's resources.

Highly Developed Countries

Nations with advanced technological infrastructure, high standard of living, and strong economic growth.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population, often leading to various environmental and socio-economic challenges.