Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 63

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Suppose the size of a population of marmots is 300.
-According to genetic drift theory, what is the probability that a newly arisen mutation will become fixed in this population?

• A) 1/100
• B) 1/300
• C) 1/600
• D) 1/1,200
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Local Environment

The specific surroundings or conditions in which a person, plant, or animal lives or operates.

Restriction

The limitation or control of someone or something, or the action of such limitation.

Community Ecology

The description and analysis of patterns and processes within the community.

Biological Community

An assemblage of different species living in the same area, which interact with each other.