Each of the Following Has a Better Chance of Influencing

question 10

Multiple Choice

Each of the following has a better chance of influencing gene frequencies in small populations than in large populations, but which one most consistently requires a small population as a precondition for its occurrence?

• A)Mutation
• B)Non-random mating
• C)Genetic drift
• D)Natural selection
• E)Gene flow

---

Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Private Behaviors

Actions that individuals engage in away from the public eye or scrutiny, reflecting personal preferences or desires.

Consistency

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or the quality of being logical and containing no contradictions.

Three Components

Constituent parts or aspects that together form a whole, often referenced in models or theories to explain complex phenomena.