Natural Selection Refers to the Idea That

question 100

Multiple Choice

Natural selection refers to the idea that

• A)adaptive traits are passed on to the next generation.
• B)we can eliminate bad traits by selecting good marriage partners.
• C)genetics determines our choices.
• D)the environment controls our development completely.

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Definitions:

Draw Conclusions

The cognitive process of synthesizing information from given facts or evidence to infer or arrive at a reasoned judgment.

Heritability Ratio

A statistic used in genetics to estimate the proportion of observed variation in a particular trait among individuals of a population that is due to genetic differences.

Phenotypic Variance

The variation in physical and physiological traits among individuals in a population, which is due to genetic and environmental influences.

Genomic Differences

Variations in the DNA sequences between individuals or groups, which can influence traits, susceptibility to diseases, and response to drugs.