Little Nucleotide Variability Results in Phenotypic Variation Because

question 71

Multiple Choice

Little nucleotide variability results in phenotypic variation because

• A)many of the differences are masked.
• B)nucleotide variability is not expressed as often as gene variability.
• C)many of the differences occur within introns.
• D)many of the differences occur within exons.
• E)nucleotide variability depends on the environment.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate situational factors and overestimate personal characteristics when explaining others' behaviors.

Defensive Attribution

A cognitive bias theory explaining why people tend to attribute more blame to actions of others than to self, especially in negative situations, as a defense mechanism.

Matching Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to form long-lasting relationships with those who are equally matched in social attributes, like physical attractiveness.

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