What Does It Mean to Say That an Allele Is

question 65

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to say that an allele is "fixed" in the population?

• A)It has been repaired by typical mechanisms in the cell.
• B)It is an indication of no genetic variation at that locus in the population.
• C)It is an indication of low genetic variation at that locus in the population.
• D)It is an indication of high genetic variation at that locus in the population.
• E)It is an indication that locus cannot undergo mutation.

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Definitions:

Negligence

A legal concept where an individual fails to exercise a reasonable level of care, resulting in harm or damage to another person.

Principal

In law, a principal can refer to a party who grants authority to an agent to act in their stead; in finance, it can refer to the original amount of money invested or loaned, before any interest.

Unauthorized Signatures

Signatures made without the express permission or authority of the individual or entity purported to have signed, often leading to legal disputes.

Agency Authority

The legal capacity granted to an agent to act on behalf of someone else, allowing them to enter into contracts and make decisions.