Two Species of Grasshopper Have the Same Neutral Mutation Rate

question 36

Short Answer

Two species of grasshopper have the same neutral mutation rate for any particular gene, but species A has a population size that is ten times the size of species B. The substitution rate in species A should be about _______ as that of species B.

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Definitions:

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to low light levels and responsible for black-and-white vision.

Green Cones

Photoreceptor cells found in the retina that are responsible for color vision, primarily sensitive to green light.

Specialized Forms

Entities or structures that have evolved or been designed to perform particular functions or tasks very efficiently.

Receptor Type

Refers to the classification of receptor molecules based on their binding specificities and mechanisms of action in transmitting cellular signals.