Which of the Following Features Permits a Gene to Act

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features permits a gene to act as a molecular clock?

• A) a large number of base pairs
• B) being acted upon by natural selection
• C) a reliable average rate of mutation
• D) a recent origin by a gene-duplication event

Develop an awareness of the importance of precision in language.

Enhance vocabulary through the recognition and application of correctly used words.

Apply rules of grammar and syntax to choose the correct word in a given context.

Increase understanding of context clues to determine correct word usage.

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Definitions:

Merchandise

Goods that are purchased for resale at a profit as part of a business's retail operations.

Withdrawal

The act of removing funds from an account, or the act of removing capital from a business by its owner.

Environmental Assessment

The process of evaluating the potential environmental impacts of a planned project or development before decisions are made.

Strategic Management

The process of formulating, implementing, and evaluating cross-functional decisions that enable an organization to achieve its objectives.