Use the Following Figure to Answer the Next Few Questions

question 30

Multiple Choice

Use the following figure to answer the next few questions.

This figure shows a diagram of blocks of genes on human chromosome 16 and the locations of blocks of similar genes on four chromosomes of the mouse.
-Which of the following represents another example of the same phenomenon as that shown in the above figure?

• A)the apparent centric fusion between two chromosome pairs of primates such as chimps to form the ancestor of human chromosome 2
• B)the difference in the numbers of chromosomes in five species of one genus of birds
• C)the formation of several pseudogenes in the globin gene family subsequent to human divergence from other primates
• D)the high frequency of polyploidy in many species of angiosperms

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Definitions:

Dominant Strategies

In game theory, these are strategies that result in the best outcome for a player, no matter what the other players do.

Pure Strategy

Strategy in which a player makes a specific choice or takes a specific action.

Optimal Response

Optimal response is a strategy that maximizes a player's benefits given the strategies chosen by others, commonly used in game theory.

Nash Equilibrium

A concept in game theory where no player can gain by unilaterally changing their strategy if the strategies of others remain unchanged.