The Figures Below Illustrate Two Lineages with Two Variants: with and Without

question 12

Multiple Choice

The figures below illustrate two lineages with two variants: with and without a black spot.The arrows point to the descendants of the individual.In which situation can natural selection work?

• A)In the diagram on the left; natural selection has eliminated the spotted variant.
• B)In the diagram on the left; the number of offspring produced is independent of the mutation.
• C)In the diagram on the right; variation is heritable.
• D)In the diagram on the right; the mutation does not influence reproduction.

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Definitions:

Hermann Rorschach

Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst known for developing the Rorschach inkblot test, a projective psychological test.

Projective Test

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The process of realizing or achieving personal gifts and potential, thought of as a basic push or necessity found in every human being.

Open

Susceptible to new experiences, ideas, or suggestions without immediate judgment or resistance.