A difference in allelic frequencies that is produced when a new population is established by a few individuals is known as what type of genetic drift?

What will be an ideal response?


founder effect

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Histamine is released from which one of the following types of leukocyte to stimulate the inflammatory response?

A) lymphocyte B) basophil C) eosinophil D) neutrophil E) monocyte

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Through what route does pollination in corn occur?

A) wind B) insects C) birds D) bats

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Of all of the chordate groups, why are there only two amniote groups (reptilia and mammalia)?

A) Amniotes are the only chordate group that has successfully survived the transition to land. B) The other craniate groups had brains that were not developed enough to allow the organisms to develop tool-building survival skills. C) The vertebral columns of the other vertebrates were not strong enough to survive the transition to land. D) The other jawed vertebrates were not able to obtain enough food to survive the transition to land.

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