Refer to the Table

question 15

Short Answer

Refer to the table. Certain populations of a copepod (a planktonic crustacean) may be reproductively isolated, even though females will mate with any male.Here, three females from one of the populations are placed with three males from another population.The diagonals represent crosses made between males and females of the same population.The numbers of offspring produced are listed in the table.Population 3 shows reproductive isolation with Population(s) _______.(Enter as many as there are.If the population does not show reproductive isolation with any of the other populations, write in zero).

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle Tone

The continuous and passive partial contraction of smooth muscles, which helps maintain functions like blood pressure and digestion.

Action Potentials

Short-lasting events in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, following a consistent trajectory.

Plasma Membranes

The lipid bilayer surrounding a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Muscular Atrophy

The wasting or loss of muscle tissue due to a lack of physical activity, disease, or nutritional deficiency, leading to weakness and reduced muscle mass.