Which of the Following Tends to Reduce Genetic Variation Within

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tends to reduce genetic variation within populations?

• A) Genetic drift
• B) Stabilizing selection
• C) Directional selection
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Rape Culture

A sociocultural environment that normalizes, trivializes, and perpetuates rape and sexual violence by blaming victims and excusing perpetrators.

Victim Blaming

The tendency to hold the victim of a crime, accident, or any type of abusive maltreatment to be wholly or partially responsible for the incident.

Sexual Double Standard

A set of social norms that judge or treat sexual behavior differently, often more leniently for males than for females.

Gamified

The application of typical elements of game playing (e.g., point scoring, competition with others) to other areas of activity, often to encourage engagement with a product or service.