If a Mutation Is Removed from a Population Due to Either

question 142

Multiple Choice

If a mutation is removed from a population due to either genetic drift or natural selection, it is said to be:

• A)fixed.
• B)maintained.
• C)extinct.
• D)controlled.
• E)negatively adapted.

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Definitions:

Bacon's Rebellion

A 1676 revolt led by Nathaniel Bacon against the colonial government of Virginia, partially fueled by discontent with how Native American relations were handled.

Colonial Authorities

Officials or governing bodies who exercise control in colonies, often representing the interests of the imperial mother country.

Manumission

The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves; historically common prior to the abolition of slavery.

Louisiana Transfer

Refers to the acquisition of the Louisiana territory by the United States from France in 1803, commonly known as the Louisiana Purchase.