When Chance Events Influence the Frequency of Alleles Within a Population,__________

question 10

Multiple Choice

When chance events influence the frequency of alleles within a population,__________ has occurred.

• A)preadaptation
• B)genetic drift
• C)adaptation
• D)adaptive radiation
• E)genetic radiation

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Definitions:

Protein

Large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a molecule essential for various biological roles including coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic Acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Converted

A state of being changed from one form, function, or use to another, often referring to energy conversion, religious conversion, or data format transformation.