New Genetic Variations Sometimes Become More Common Within Populations Because

question 11

Multiple Choice

New genetic variations sometimes become more common within populations because ____.

• A) most parts of the genome are noncoding and available for selection
• B) proteins can be "recruited" for advantageous function
• C) the resulting proteins are advantageous and selected for by nature
• D) adaptation occurs rapidly in the few species that have survived through time
• E) mutations are able to select against genetic variations that had disadvantageous function

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Definitions:

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals focus on certain stimuli within their environment while ignoring others, influenced by their interests, background, and attitudes.

Projection Errors

Mistakes in judgment where one's own thoughts, motivations, or feelings are attributed to someone else.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias in which an observer's overall impression of a person, company, brand, or product influences the observer's feelings and thoughts about that entity's character or properties.