Discuss the Experiments Cavener and Clegg (1981)performed in Order to Demonstrate

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Essay

Discuss the experiments Cavener and Clegg (1981)performed in order to demonstrate that natural selection occurred by observing the cumulative change in allele frequencies in populations of Drosophila melanogaster that were subjected to high levels of alcohol.Be sure to discuss the methodology employed,and the significance of the Adhˢ and Adhᶠ alleles in reproductive success.

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Definitions:

Refractory Period

The period of time during which a cell or organ cannot replicate a particular action, such as the time after a nerve impulse during which a neuron is unable to fire again.

Orgasmic

Pertaining to or resembling orgasm, the peak of sexual excitement characterized by intense pleasure and release of tension.

Dietary Restraint

A psychological concept that describes the intention to restrict food intake for the purpose of controlling body weight or fat.

Overeating

The consumption of food in quantities greater than the energy expenditure, often leading to weight gain and potentially contributing to various health issues.