Which of These Conditions Should Completely Prevent the Occurrence of Natural

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of these conditions should completely prevent the occurrence of natural selection in a population over time?

• A) All variation between individuals is due only to environmental factors.
• B) The environment is changing at a relatively slow rate.
• C) The population size is large.
• D) The population lives in a habitat where there are no competing species present.

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Definitions:

Oropharynx

The part of the throat that is located at the back of the mouth, serving as a pathway for food and air.

Larynx

The voice box located at the upper part of the trachea, responsible for voice production, breathing, and protecting the trachea against food aspiration.

Produces Sound

Refers to the generation of audible vibrations through various mechanisms, including vocal cords in humans and other instruments or objects.

Olfactory Cells

Specialized sensory cells located in the olfactory epithelium of the nose, responsible for detecting odor molecules and sending signals to the brain.