Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Continuous

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of continuous variation?

• A) Traits can be quantified by measurement.
• B) Only a single gene pair contributes to the phenotype.
• C) The effect of each additive allele is small.
• D) Phenotypes show wide variation in expression.
• E) All of these are characteristics of continuous variation.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a desired response.

Pill

A small, round, solid pharmaceutical oral dosage form of medication that can contain various active ingredients.

Pain

A distressing sensation and emotional experience linked to tissue damage or described in terms of such damage.

Positive Punishment

A behavior modification technique where an undesirable behavior is followed by an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.