New genetic variation in a population is a critical aspect of microevolution

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Which of the following events could occur if global warming continues at a rapid rate?

a. Low-lying land areas may be submerged. b. Tropical diseases may spread north. c. Tropical species may be able to survive in more northern climates. d. all of these

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The hormone erythropoietin (EPO) stimulates the production of red blood cells. If there is a stimulation that increases EPO production, what effect would this have on transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide?

A. Oxygen transport would increase; carbon dioxide transport would not be affected much. B. Oxygen transport would decrease; carbon dioxide transport would not be affected much. C. Oxygen transport would increase; carbon dioxide transport would decrease. D. Oxygen transport would decrease; carbon dioxide transport would increase. E. Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport would both increase.

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Animals learn to prefer tastes that are followed by an infusion of ________ and learn to avoid tastes that are followed by _______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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There are two forms of human earwax: wet and dry. W is a dominant allele that produces wet earwax. Individual 1 has dry ear wax and 2 has wet earwax. What is the probability that an offspring of II-1 and II-2 has dry ear wax?

a. 1% b. 5% c. 9% d. 10%

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