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Which of the following is the most likely explanation for a particular human population with a higher incidence of polydactyly (extra fingers/toes) than the human population as a whole?


Definitions:

Shortage/Surplus

A shortage occurs when the demand for a good exceeds its supply at a particular price, while a surplus occurs when the supply of a good exceeds demand at a particular price.

Demand Equation

A mathematical expression that calculates the quantity of a good or service demanded at various prices.

Supply Equation

A mathematical representation that describes the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of the good that suppliers are willing to sell.

Price Floor

A regulatory measure that sets the lowest legal price for a good or service to prevent market prices from dropping below a specified level, ensuring producers' welfare.

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