The Figure Shows the Norm of Reaction for the Number

question 20

Multiple Choice

The figure shows the norm of reaction for the number of leaves (B) and the mean leaf area (C) at different light intensities for 10 different genotypes (each shown in a different color) of Persicaria maculosa (A) . According to this figure, which of the following statements is true? A

B

C

• A) Each genotype specifies a fixed leaf size.
• B) All genotypes produce the same leaf size for a given light intensity.
• C) Genotypes that produce the most leaves also produce the largest leaves.
• D) Leaf size specified by a genotype depends on light intensity.

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Definitions:

Glocalization

A portmanteau of globalization and localization, describing how global practices are adapted to local cultures and environments.

Homogenization

The process by which cultures, customs, or items become uniform and similar, often as a result of globalization, leading to the reduction of cultural diversity.

McWorld

A term referring to the globalization of markets, where cultural, economic, and lifestyle homogenization occurs globally.

Anti-globalization

A social movement that opposes the global integration of economies, arguing it leads to the erosion of local cultures, exploitation of workers, and environmental degradation.