Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Occur If

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to occur if a parasite accidentally introduced into the Great Lakes kills 95% of all living organisms living in the lakes?

• A) hybridization
• B) mass extinction of the surviving organisms
• C) allopatric speciation in the surviving organisms
• D) adaptive radiation of the surviving populations
• E) evolution of surviving organism

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Definitions:

Supply Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good or service and the amount that suppliers are willing to offer for sale, typically upward sloping because higher prices incentivize more production.

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price during a specific time period.

Quantity Demanded

The aggregate quantity of a product or service that buyers are ready and capable of buying at a particular price point.

Surplus

An excess of what is needed or used, typically referring to goods, services, or resources exceeding what is required.