A Bell-Shaped Distribution, with a Large Number of Scores in the Middle

question 6

Short Answer

A bell-shaped distribution, with a large number of scores in the middle, tapering to very few extremely high and low scores is known as a(n) _____.

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Definitions:

Genetic Variation

The diversity of genetic characteristics within a species or population, which is a result of mutations, genetic recombination, and other processes.

Deleterious Allele

A version of a gene that, on average, decreases the fitness of the organism carrying it.

mRNA Transcript

A single-stranded RNA molecule that is complementary to one of the DNA strands of a gene, serving as a template for protein synthesis in the process of translation.

Transcription

The process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied to messenger RNA, preceding protein synthesis.