The Sharp Reduction of the Gene Pool and the Numbers

question 30

Multiple Choice

The sharp reduction of the gene pool and the numbers of a population through a severe epidemic is an example of ____.  

• A) natural selection
• B) genetic isolation
• C) the bottleneck effect
• D) the founder effect
• E) the wild card effect

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Definitions:

Misallocation

Inefficient distribution or use of resources, often resulting in reduced economic efficiency or productivity.

Improved Quality

Enhancements or upgrades to the standards of products, services, or processes to exceed previous benchmarks.

Partnership

A formal business arrangement involving two or more persons who equally share in the management and financial gains.

Real Wage

Real wage refers to the purchasing power of wages, taking into account the effects of inflation or deflation. It represents how much goods and services wages can actually buy.