Natural Selection Tends to

question 52

Multiple Choice

Natural selection tends to

• A) increase the frequency of characteristics that enhance survival and reproduction.
• B) decrease the number of individuals in any given population.
• C) lead to an increase in genetic drift.
• D) decrease the likelihood of adaptation.

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Definitions:

Regio-

A term used to describe the region or position of a molecule where a chemical reaction takes place.

Stereochemical Detail

Pertains to the 3D arrangement of atoms within a molecule and how it influences the behavior and reactivity of the molecule.

Organic Product(s)

Chemical compounds composed mainly of carbon and hydrogen, which are the synthesized or natural result(s) of organic reactions.

Regio-

A prefix indicating the region or position in a molecule where a chemical reaction occurs, often used in chemistry to describe regioselectivity.