The Table Shows the Number of Offspring Produced by Genotype

question 71

Multiple Choice

The table shows the number of offspring produced by genotype at the A locus in three different populations.Assuming all other things are equal, in which population(s) would you expect variation at the A locus to be maintained?

• A) Population 1 only
• B) Population 2 only
• C) Population 3 only
• D) Both populations 1 and 2
• E) Both populations 1 and 3

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