Selection Can Generate Novel Phenotypes by

question 36

Multiple Choice

Selection can generate novel phenotypes by

• A) drift causing the creation of a new phenotype.
• B) increasing the probability of novel allele combinations.
• C) genetic hitchhiking and selective sweeps.
• D) creating linkage disequilibrium.

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Definitions:

Uvea

The middle layer of the eye that consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid, playing a critical role in the blood supply to the eye and controlling light entry.

Amblyopia

Commonly known as "lazy eye," a vision development disorder where the eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, even with prescription glasses or contacts.

Myopia

A vision condition in which close objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurred, also known as nearsightedness.

Presbyopia

A condition associated with aging where the eye exhibits a progressively diminished ability to focus on near objects.