What Can Be Learned from Studying a Population Through Time

question 25

Multiple Choice

What can be learned from studying a population through time?

• A)We can learn that lifestyles do not change over time.
• B)We can learn that diets,and therefore human biology,change through time.
• C)We can learn that consuming the wrong foods over time does little to population health.
• D)We can learn that human physiology does not change through time.

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Definitions:

Body Mass Index

A measure of body fat based on an individual's weight in relation to their height, used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity levels.

Type I Error

The statistical mistake of rejecting a true null hypothesis, also known as a "false positive" finding in hypothesis testing.

Genetic Mutation

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, resulting in a variation that may affect an organism's traits.

Male Fireflies

The male members of the firefly species, known for their bioluminescence used in mating displays to attract female fireflies.