In Diploid Organisms,the Rate at Which Genetic Variability Is Lost

question 28

Multiple Choice

In diploid organisms,the rate at which genetic variability is lost by random genetic drift is

• A) 1/2N, where N is the population size.
• B) 1/3N, where N is the population size.
• C) 1/4N, where N is the population size.
• D) 1/5N, where N is the population size.
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Assimilate

The process of incorporating new information into existing cognitive frameworks or schemas.

Accommodate

The ability or action of adapting or adjusting to fit new conditions or to meet someone's needs, often used in learning and development contexts.

Biological Tendency

An innate inclination or predisposition in living organisms to perform certain behaviors or exhibit specific physiological patterns.

Adaptation

According to Piaget, an interaction between the organism and the environment that consists of two processes: assimilation and accommodation.