Gene Frequencies Often Differ from Population to Population

question 10

Short Answer

Gene frequencies often differ from population to population. What factors might hold gene frequencies at different levels in adjacent populations?

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Definitions:

Intellectual Incompetence

A state or condition wherein an individual lacks the necessary cognitive skills or knowledge to understand or address specific issues effectively.

Hostile Attribution Bias

The habit of interpreting the conduct of others as aggressive, regardless of whether such conduct is vague or innocent.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and to maintain self-image by unconsciously denying or distorting reality.

Aggressive Behaviors

Actions or conducts that are assertive, forceful, or hostile, often intended to dominate or control.