Which of the Following Statements Regarding Sound Waves Is Incorrect

question 173

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding sound waves is incorrect?

• A) high amplitude is perceived by the brain as loud
• B) low amplitude is perceived by the brain as soft
• C) the subjective experience of a high or low note is determined by frequency
• D) fast frequency is perceived as a high note

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Definitions:

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, which contributes to the population's ability to adapt and evolve.

Additive Effects

The combined effect of different genes, where the overall effect is the sum of the individual effects of each gene.

Phenotypic Plasticity

Phenotypic plasticity refers to changes in the phenotype produced by a single genotype in different environments.

Reaction Norm

Reaction norm refers to the pattern of phenotypic expression of a single genotype across a range of environments. In a sense, reaction norms depict how development maps the genotype into the phenotype as a function of the environment.