When Two Variables Tend to Move in Opposite Directions,yet Still

question 22

Multiple Choice

When two variables tend to move in opposite directions,yet still form a linear pattern,how do you describe their relationship?

• A)A positive linear relationship.
• B)A negative linear relationship.
• C)A proportional inverse relationship.
• D)None of these choices.

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Definitions:

Allele Frequencies

The relative frequency of alleles (variations of a gene) within a population.

Dominant Gene

A dominant gene is an allele that expresses its phenotype even in the presence of another allele, effectively masking the effects of a recessive allele.

Recessive Gene

An allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical, otherwise being masked by the effects of a dominant gene.

Frequency

The number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time.