Mutation Is the Only Evolutionary Mechanism That _____

question 21

Multiple Choice

Mutation is the only evolutionary mechanism that _____.

• A)does little to change allele frequencies
• B)decreases fitness
• C)is more important in eukaryotes than in prokaryotes
• D)happens in all populations
• E)has no effect on genetic variation

Grasp the concepts of heterozygosity, and genetic variation's importance to evolution.

Discuss the trade-offs and evolutionary strategies in animal behavior and physical characteristics.

Identify the difference between artificial and natural selection, as well as the process of adaptation.

Understand allele frequency dynamics and how they are influenced by evolution.

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Definitions:

Cross-sectional

A type of observational study that analyzes data collected from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.

Panel

A group of the same individuals retained to answer questions over time.

Cohort

A group of people defined most typically by having an event in common.

Cross-lagged

A study design often used in communication research to assess the direction and magnitude of relationships between variables at different points in time.