Which of the Following Is Not a Goal of Population

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a goal of population genetics?

• A) Explaining the patterns of genetic variation
• B) Explaining how genotypic information is expressed as phenotypic traits
• C) Explaining the origins of genotypic variation
• D) Understanding the mechanisms by which allele frequencies change in populations
• E) Explaining how genetic variation is maintained

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Definitions:

Tree Topology

The arrangement of nodes and branches in a phylogenetic tree, representing the relationships among various evolutionary lineages.

Exaptation

A process in which a feature acquires a function that was not acquired through natural selection for its current use.

Fossil Record

The total number of fossils that have been discovered, as well as the information derived from them, offering a chronological account of the history of life on Earth.

Genealogical Tree

A chart representing family relationships in a tree structure, similar to a pedigree chart but more detailed.