Larger Diameter Axons Usually Transmit Information _________ Smaller Diameter Axons

question 159

Multiple Choice

 Larger diameter axons usually transmit information _________ smaller diameter axons.

• A) faster than
• B) more slowly than
• C) at the same rate as
• D) using less energy than

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Definitions:

Heterozygote Advantage

Occurs when selection favors heterozygote individuals over either the dominant homozygote or the recessive homozygote.

Sickle-Cell Anemia

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Hardy-Weinberg Equation

The Hardy-Weinberg Equation is a mathematical formula used to predict the genetic variation and allele frequencies within a non-evolving population, assuming no mutation, selection, or migration.

Allele Frequency

The proportion of a specific allele (gene variant) at a given locus within a population, shown as either a fraction or a percentage.