The Sum of All the Natural Selection Pressures to Which

question 40

Multiple Choice

The sum of all the natural selection pressures to which a population is exposed is referred to as a(n)

• A) constructed niche.
• B) environment.
• C) ecological niche.
• D) evolutionary niche.

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Definitions:

Subcutaneous

Pertaining to or situated under the skin, often referring to subcutaneous tissue or fat stored beneath the skin's surface.

Body Mass Index

An index that calculates the amount of fat in the body using weight and height, suitable for both men and women adults.

Dual X-ray Absorptiometry

A non-invasive imaging technique used to measure bone mineral density.

Hydrostatic Weighing

A method used to estimate body composition and fat percentage by measuring a subject's mass in water compared to their mass in air.