Which of These Evolutionary Agents Is Most Consistent at Causing

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of these evolutionary agents is most consistent at causing populations to become better suited to their environments over the course of generations?

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

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Definitions:

Upper GI Bleeding

A medical condition characterized by bleeding in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine.

Diagnose

The method of diagnosing a medical condition based on its observed signs and symptoms.

Barium Swallow

A diagnostic imaging procedure where a patient ingests barium sulfate to visualize the upper gastrointestinal tract under X-ray.

Diverticulosis

Abnormal outpouchings or dilations of the intestine.