If a Certain Allele Is Quite Common in a Human

question 75

Multiple Choice

If a certain allele is quite common in a human population, what is likely the result?

• A) Traits related to that allele will also be quite common.
• B) People in the population will all look similar.
• C) The population will tend to shrink due to lack of diversity.
• D) The people will be inbred.
• E) That allele will eventually become dominant.

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in the blood, critical for maintaining bone health and function.

Kidney

An organ in vertebrates that filters waste products from the blood, regulates blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and red blood cell production.

Liver

Largest gland of the body, lying in the upper-right quadrant of the abdomen just inferior to the diaphragm; secretes bile and is of great importance in carbohydrate and protein metabolism and in detoxifying chemicals.

Hyperkalemia

Greater than normal concentration of potassium ions in the circulating blood.