A Discontinuous Distribution Is One in Which

question 25

Multiple Choice

A discontinuous distribution is one in which:

• A)a trait shows no gradation between populations
• B)the same frequency is found everywhere
• C)frequencies show a gradation
• D)little variation from north to south is found

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Definitions:

PKU

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Genetic Disorder

A disease or condition caused by an abnormality in an individual's DNA, ranging from minor to severe effects on health and development.

Intellectual Disability

A condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills; onset occurs before adulthood.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which allows individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.