The Capacity for an Allele to Interact Well with Other

question 86

Multiple Choice

The capacity for an allele to interact well with other genes of the genome will affect whether this allele will persist in the population. This phenomenon is an illustration of which of the following evolutionary forces or principles?

• A) Genetic drift
• B) Genomic drift
• C) Natural selection
• D) Concerted evolution
• E) Biased gene conversion

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Definitions:

Rods

In the eye, rod-shaped receptors of light that are sensitive to intensity only. Rods permit black-and-white vision.

Newborns

Refers to infants from birth to about 2 months of age, characterized by rapid physical and neurological development.

Depth Perception

The ability to perceive the distance of an object and the spatial relationship between objects in the environment.

Visual Cliff

An experimental apparatus designed to test infants' perception of depth and their ability to detect visual cliffs, indicating the development of visual and cognitive capabilities.