Which Bone Is Not Part of the Axial Skeleton

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which bone is not part of the axial skeleton?

• A) Ribs
• B) Vertebrae
• C) Carpal bone
• D) Sternum

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Definitions:

Genetic Drift

Genetic drift refers to random fluctuations in the frequencies of alleles (variant forms of a gene) within a population, which can lead to the increase or decrease in certain traits over time.

Natural Selection

The process in which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to the gradual evolution of species.

Molecular Variation

Differences at the molecular level among individuals, which can include variations in DNA sequences, genes, and proteins.

Genetic Bottleneck

A significant reduction in the genetic diversity of a population due to a large decrease in its size, potentially affecting its survival and evolution.