Hybrids Produced from Matings Between Closely Related Species Can Be

question 60

Multiple Choice

Hybrids produced from matings between closely related species can be less fit than pure breeds because  

• A) they compete with pure breeds for nourishment.
• B) their nuclear DNA may be incompatible with the maternal DNA.
• C) they are able to mate.
• D) their gametes are similar in structure to those of the parents.
• E) they are physically larger.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when removed after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Generalization

The process of applying the outcome of a particular instance to a broader range of similar instances.

Cognitive Processes

Cognitive processes encompass the mental actions involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, including perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing stimuli that satisfy biological needs, such as food, water, and warmth, which are effective in shaping behavior.