The Loss of Allelic Variation Due to an Event That

question 7

Multiple Choice

The loss of allelic variation due to an event that decreases the size of the entire population is called

• A)gene flow.
• B)genetic drift.
• C)founder effect.
• D)population bottleneck.
• E)selection.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized form of striated muscle found in the heart, characterized by its ability to contract involuntarily and rhythmically, facilitating blood circulation.

Autorhythmic

Spontaneous and periodic—for example, in smooth muscle, spontaneous (without nervous or hormonal stimulation) and periodic contractions.

Cardiac Muscle

A type of involuntary striated muscle found exclusively in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue that is attached to bones, enabling voluntary movement of the body through contraction and relaxation.