Block Selection Involves the Selection of Items That Are Grouped

question 14

True/False

Block selection involves the selection of items that are grouped together within the population of items available.

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Definitions:

Subpopulations

Distinct groups within a larger population that may differ genetically and/or behaviorally, often due to geographical, ecological, or social barriers.

Molecular Clock

A technique in molecular evolution that uses mutation rates of biomolecules to deduce the time in prehistory when two or more life forms diverged.

Base Pair Substitutions

Mutations that occur when one nucleotide base pair is replaced by another pair, which can lead to changes in the protein produced.

Phylogeny

The evolutionary history and relationships among individuals or groups of organisms, illustrating how species have diverged and evolved from common ancestors.