The Nearly Neutral Theory

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nearly neutral theory

• A)relaxes assumptions concerning the selective neutrality of alleles.
• B)can be used to explain the fact that substitution rate is approximately independent of generation time.
• C)suggests that mildly deleterious mutations can become fixed more readily in smaller populations due to drift.
• D)A and C
• E)All of the above

Comprehend the role of the semicircular ducts in maintaining balance and orientation.

Understand the structure and function of sensory cells and how they respond to stimuli.

Describe the processes involved in sensory adaptation and why it's beneficial for sensory perception.

Grasp the visual system's components, including the roles of rods, cones, bipolar cells, ganglion cells, and other interneurons such as horizontal and amacrine cells.

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