A(n) ____ Is a Collection of Information Arranged for Easy

question 116

Multiple Choice

A(n) ____ is a collection of information arranged for easy access and retrieval.

• A) database
• B) marketing information system
• C) marketing decision support system
• D) online information service
• E) e-mail system

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Definitions:

Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL)

Quantitative trait locus (QTL) is a stretch of DNA that is correlated with variation in a phenotypic trait. These regions contain genes, or are linked to genes, that contribute to population differences in a phenotype.

Phenotypic Trait

An observable and measurable characteristic of an organism, which can result from its genetic makeup and environmental influences.

DNA

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is a molecule that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, live, and reproduce.

Population Differences

Variations in genetic makeup, traits, or behaviors among different groups within a species, often due to environmental factors or genetic drift.