An Earthquake Decimates a Ground-Squirrel Population

question 15

Multiple Choice

An earthquake decimates a ground-squirrel population.The surviving population happens to have broader stripes on average than the initial population.If broadness of stripes is genetically determined,what effect has the ground-squirrel population experienced during the earthquake?

• A)directional selection
• B)disruptive selection
• C)a founder event
• D)a genetic bottleneck
• E)gene flow

Understand the genetic influence on the risk of developing type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Identify medications and substances that may affect blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Recognize indicators of decreasing renal function in diabetic patients.

Understand nutritional needs and diet modifications for patients with specific health conditions.

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