F-Statistics Can Be Used to Quantify the Effects of Genetic

question 44

Multiple Choice

F-statistics can be used to quantify the effects of genetic drift by measuring

• A) the change in identity by descent over time.
• B) effective population size.
• C) the rate of change in allele frequencies.
• D) the relative strength of selection on two alleles.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows how the cost of producing one more unit of a good changes as the production volume changes.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the variable cost per unit of output.

Total Variable Cost

The total of all expenses that vary with the level of output or production, including costs for materials and labor.

Total Fixed Cost

The sum of all costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or output.