Evolution May Best Be Explained as a

question 59

Multiple Choice

Evolution may best be explained as a

• A) change in the frequency of proteins in a population over time.
• B) change in the frequency of alleles in a population over time.
• C) change in the number of individuals in a population over time.
• D) change in the proportion of males to females in a population over time.
• E) change in the birth rate in a population over time.

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Definitions:

Dry Heat Processes

Methods of sterilization or cooking that use hot air or fire, as opposed to moisture or steam, to achieve their effects.

Autoclaving

Autoclaving is a sterilization process that uses high-pressure steam to kill all forms of microorganisms and spores.

Reportable Disease

Certain diseases and conditions that, by law, healthcare providers are required to report to governmental health departments for purposes of monitoring and controlling public health threats.

Cold Sterilization

A method of sterilizing equipment and materials without the use of high temperatures, often involving chemicals or radiation.