Interference Occurs When

question 57

Multiple Choice

Interference occurs when:

• A)two genes are assorting independently.
• B)two genes are far apart on a genetic map.
• C)one crossover inhibits another.
• D)the number recombinant progeny classes in the testcross of a heterozygote exceeds the number of parental progeny.
• E)a crossover causes the termination of the meiosis event in which the crossover is occurring.

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Definitions:

Altruism

Selfless concern for the well-being of others, where individuals may act to benefit others even at a cost to themselves.

Kin Selection Theory

A theory in evolutionary biology that predicts organisms will behave altruistically towards their relatives to increase the chances of their genetic traits being passed on to future generations.

Cooperative Hunting

The action of different individuals or species working together to hunt prey, increasing their success rate compared to solo efforts.

Altruism

Behavior of an individual that benefits another at its own cost; in biology, it is often discussed in the context of evolutionary theory and social animals.