Why Do Different Mutations Accumulate in Two Species Once They

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why do different mutations accumulate in two species once they diverge?

• A) convergent evolution
• B) They can no longer mate and swap the mutation.
• C) Natural selection favors mutations in one species over another.
• D) The molecular clock runs at different speeds in different species.
• E) The mutations make the species different.

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, proposing that there is a significant difference or relationship.

Sampling Distribution

The distribution of a statistic, like the mean or proportion, derived from a large number of samples of a specific size drawn from a specific population.

Mean

The average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding them up and dividing by the count of numbers.

Directional

In statistics, directional indicates that a hypothesis specifies the direction of an expected difference or relationship.