Which of the Following Athletes Would Be MOST Likely to Show

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following athletes would be MOST likely to show peak performance at an early point in his or her career?

• A) golfer
• B) swimmer
• C) sprinter
• D) baseball player

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Definitions:

Biodiversity

The variety and variability of life on Earth, encompassing the diversity of ecosystems, species, and genes.

Speciation

The process through which new genetically distinct species evolve from a single ancestral species.

Geographic Isolation

A situation where a population of species is physically separated from exchanging genetic material with other populations due to geographical barriers, leading to divergent evolution.

Reproductive Isolation

A set of mechanisms that prevent members of different species from producing offspring, or ensure that any offspring are sterile, thereby maintaining species boundaries.