The Process by Which Traits Are Passed on to Offspring

question 27

Multiple Choice

The process by which traits are passed on to offspring is known as:

• A) genetics
• B) genetic engineering
• C) stem cells
• D) heredity
• E) genetic discrimination

Learn to calculate allele and genotype frequencies within populations and apply these calculations to predict future frequencies.

Understand the concepts of genetic drift, gene flow, and other mechanisms of evolution beyond natural selection, such as sexual selection and mutation.

Recognize the implications of genetic variation for fitness and adaptation in populations.

Identify the effects of natural and sexual selection on allele frequency and population genetics.

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