A Typhoon Devastates a Population on "Island A" and Only

question 26

Multiple Choice

A typhoon devastates a population on "island A" and only a few individuals survive.Several generations later,the replenished population suffers from several inherited disorders that are very rare in other groups.A genetic event that explains this is

• A) a population bottleneck.
• B) genetic load.
• C) a founder effect.
• D) natural selection.
• E) migration.

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Definitions:

Menarche

The first occurrence of menstruation in a female, signifying the onset of reproductive capability.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age, which can be a symptom of various health conditions.

Menstrual Period

The phase in a woman's menstrual cycle during which bleeding from the uterus occurs through the vagina, marking the shedding of the uterine lining.

Follicles

Tiny cavities in the skin or organs, such as the ovary, where eggs develop.