Although Each of the Following Has a Better Chance of Influencing

question 14

Multiple Choice

Although each of the following has a better chance of influencing gene frequencies in small populations than in large populations, which one most consistently requires a small population as a precondition for its occurrence?

• A) mutation
• B) nonrandom mating
• C) genetic drift
• D) natural selection
• E) gene flow

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Definitions:

Retrieval

Retrieval is the process of bringing information from stored memory back into conscious awareness, an essential part of the memory process in cognitive psychology.

Acquisition

Acquisition refers to the initial stage of learning or conditioning in which a response is first established.

Long-term Potentiation

A long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from stimulating them simultaneously, believed to be a cellular mechanism for learning and memory.

State-dependent

Memory or learning that is tied to the physical or mental state in which it was acquired, influencing recall under similar states.