MATCHING Match the Associated Terms

question 47

Multiple Choice

MATCHING
Match the associated terms.
-Heterozygote advantage

• A)Used to estimate carrier frequency
• B)Lung health problems
• C)Percentage of heterozygotes
• D)Often provides resistance to some infectious disease
• E)Triplet repeats
• F)Transmitted by mosquitoes
• G)Red blood cells are altered
• H)Artificial selection
• I)Disclosure of evidence

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Definitions:

Hadley Cells

Atmospheric circulatory patterns between the equator and 30 degrees latitude in both hemispheres, characterized by rising warm air near the equator and sinking cool air in the subtropics.

Ocean Currents

Large scale movements of seawater that circulate the world's oceans, driven by factors such as wind, salinity, and temperature gradients.

Average Precipitation

The mean amount of rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls in a region over a set period, usually measured in millimeters or inches.

Average Temperature

The mean value of temperature taken over a specified period of time which indicates the overall climate pattern of a region.