The Term Which Refers to the Totality of Recessive Lethal

question 51

Multiple Choice

The term which refers to the totality of recessive lethal alleles in a population is:

• A)mutation index
• B)gene pool
• C)genetic load
• D)lethal load

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Definitions:

Direct Contact

A way of spreading infectious agents through physical touch or being within close proximity to someone or something.

Representative Sample

A group within a population that accurately depicts the features of the total population.

Generalizable

The extent to which findings or results from a study can be applied to larger populations or different contexts beyond the original study.

Replication

The process of repeating a study or experiment to verify its findings or to ensure the reliability of the results.