Researchers at a Major American University Plan a 10-Year Scientific

question 27

Multiple Choice

Researchers at a major American university plan a 10-year scientific study to investigate lifestyle factors that contribute to heart disease.Which of the following activities is likely to be a component of their research efforts?

• A)Contacting the local news station to report their findings 
• B)Submitting an article describing the study to a peer-reviewed journal
• C)Posting significant findings at the main researcher's personal website
• D)Establishing a place for the subjects to live for the duration of the study. 

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Definitions:

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, representing its set of genes.

Evolution by Natural Selection

A process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, driving the evolution of species.

Warming Climate

The global trend of increasing average temperatures, largely attributed to human activities such as greenhouse gas emissions.

Linkage Disequilibrium

The non-random association of alleles at different loci in a given population, often due to physical proximity on a chromosome or selection pressure.