When a Small Part of a Population with a Unique

question 8

Multiple Choice

When a small part of a population with a unique phenotypical characteristic migrates to a new location and begins to reproduce separately as a new, distinct group, the process is called:

• A) gene flow.
• B) founder effect.
• C) genetic mutation.
• D) gene migration.
• E) natural selection.

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Definitions:

Indifference Curves

Graphical representations used in microeconomics to show combinations of two goods that provide equal satisfaction and utility to a consumer.

Nickels

Coins in the United States and Canada valued at five cents, made of a cupronickel alloy.

Dimes

A coin representing ten cents in the United States currency.

Marginal Rate

The marginal rate usually refers to the incremental increase or decrease in the assessment of a variable or cost in response to a change in some activity.