Mutation Is the Only Evolutionary Mechanism That ________

question 31

Multiple Choice

Mutation is the only evolutionary mechanism that ________.

• A) is the ultimate source of variation in natural populations
• B) does little to change allele frequencies
• C) decreases fitness
• D) is more important in eukaryotes than in prokaryotes
• E) has no effect on genetic variation

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Definitions:

Demand

The desire to purchase goods and services backed by the ability and willingness to pay at a given price.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a product and the quantity of the product demanded at those prices.

Increase in Demand

Refers to a rise in the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices, often due to factors like income increases, taste preferences, or changes in population.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level in a given period.