What Processes Have Been Hypothesized to Influence the Evolution of Mutation

question 9

Multiple Choice

What processes have been hypothesized to influence the evolution of mutation rates?

• A) natural selection only
• B) genetic drift only
• C) both natural selection and genetic drift, acting in the same direction to either increase or decrease mutation rates
• D) both natural selection and genetic drift, acting in opposing directions: one process favors increasing mutation rates and the other favors decreasing mutation rates

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Definitions:

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A device used to record the electrical activity of the brain, often used in sleep and brain function research.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, increased brain activity, and vivid dreams, playing a role in memory consolidation and emotional processing.

Beta Waves

Brain waves that are present during awake, alert states of consciousness and are associated with concentration, arousal, and cognition.

Beta Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with active, alert state of mind, characteristic of waking consciousness.