Microevolution, or Evolution at Its Smallest Scale, Occurs When

question 58

Multiple Choice

Microevolution, or evolution at its smallest scale, occurs when

• A) an individual's traits change in response to environmental factors.
• B) a community of organisms changes due to the extinction of several dominant species.
• C) a new species arises from an existing species.
• D) a population's allele frequencies change over a span of generations.

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by thoroughness, attention to detail, and a desire to do a task well.

Personality Factor

Aspects of an individual's character or psychological makeup that affect behavior and attitudes.

Agreeableness

A trait of personality defined by the presence of empathy, a willingness to collaborate, and the motivation to sustain harmonious social connections.

Big Five

A model outlining five major dimensions of human personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.