Positive Selection on a Population Confers

question 32

Multiple Choice

Positive selection on a population confers

• A) heterozygote advantage.
• B) increased fitness.
• C) decreased reproduction.
• D) increased strength and reproductive success.
• E) All of the above.

---

Definitions:

Californians

Refers to the residents or natives of California, a state in the western United States.

Critical Thinking

The process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion.

Newport Beach

A coastal city in Orange County, California, known for its large, boat-filled harbor, beaches, and upscale residential areas.

Emotional Reasoning

A cognitive process where a person concludes that their emotional reaction reflects the way things really are, despite contrary empirical evidence.