Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects the Punctuated Equilibrium

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best reflects the punctuated equilibrium model of group development?

• A) Teams experience relational conflicts at different times and in different contexts.
• B) Groups do not necessarily progress linearly from one stage to another in sequential steps or stages.
• C) Groups alternate between periods of inertia and progress toward goals with bursts of energy.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Nonsynonymous Mutation

A type of DNA mutation that results in a change in the amino acid sequence of a protein.

Genetic Drift

The process by which allele frequencies in a population change due to chance events, affecting small populations more significantly.

Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid or termination signal during protein synthesis.

Natural Selection

Natural selection is a mechanism that can lead to adaptive evolution, whereby differences in the phenotypes of individuals cause some of them to survive and reproduce more effectively than others and therefore outcompete them.