Another Term for a Circular Explanation Is A(n)____

question 54

Multiple Choice

Another term for a circular explanation is a(n) ____.

• A)tautology
• B)direct effect
• C)indirect effect
• D)partial mediation

Grasp the fundamentals of genetic inheritance, including the role of alleles, dominant and recessive genes, and eye color genetics.

Comprehend the study of behavioural genetics and the influence of heredity and environmental factors on psychological characteristics.

Recognize the applications of recombinant DNA technology, including the production of human growth hormone for therapeutic purposes.

Identify the need and role of genetic counselors in the context of increasing availability of genetic testing for diseases.

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Definitions:

Disruptive Selection

A form of natural selection where extreme values for a trait are favored over intermediate values, potentially leading to the evolution of distinct forms within a population.

Stabilizing Selection

A type of natural selection that favors the average individuals in a population, reducing variation around the mean phenotype.

Antibiotic Resistance

The ability of bacteria to withstand the effects of antibiotics, often through genetic mutations or acquisition of resistance genes.

Phenotype Frequency

Phenotype frequency refers to the proportion of individuals in a population that exhibit a specific observable trait or phenotype.