Genetic variations that confer no apparent selective advantage or disadvantage in a particular environment are said to be selectively ____



a. random
b. deleterious
c. neutral
d. benign
e. stabilizing


ANSWER: c

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to changes in DNA sequences is termed

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a. ammonia-oxidation b. ammonification c. nitrogen fixation d. nitrification e. denitrification

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