Imagine That the Only Survivors of a Colony on Venus

question 80

Multiple Choice

Imagine that the only survivors of a colony on Venus are a man and a woman, who happen to be both originally from southern Ukraine. Which of the following will their descendants show?

• A) genetic drift
• B) punctuated equilibrium
• C) excessive mutation
• D) heterozygote advantage

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A benefit gained in financial terms, which can result from factors such as cost savings, investment returns, or other monetary gains.

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