Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Effect of Natural

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of natural selection on a population?

• A) improved match between a population and its environment
• B) increased genetic variation among individuals in a population
• C) increased mutation rate in the population
• D) reduction in population size

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Definitions:

Affiliated

Connected or associated with another entity or organization, often through ownership or partnership.

Noncompeting Groups

Segments of the labor market where workers do not compete with each other for jobs due to differences in skills, geographies, or job functions.

Geographic Immobilities

The difficulties and barriers in moving jobs or resources across different geographic locations, affecting labor markets and resource allocation.

Unionization Rate

The percentage of a particular population of workers that belongs to labor unions; alternatively, the percentage of a population of workers that is represented by one union or another in collective bargaining.