The process that discriminates between phenotypes with respect to their ability to produce offspring is known as

a. natural selection.
b. gene flow.
c. genetic drift.
d. migration.


b

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Mutations can create new alleles that

are beneficial to the organism's fitness. have no effect on the fitness of the organism. decrease the fitness of the organism. All of the choices are correct.

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The foramen magnum at the center rear of the skull is an adaptation for bipedalism in hominids

____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Four of the five answers listed below are components of the human respiratory system. Select the exception

a. thoracic cavity b. trachea c. diaphragm d. spiracle e. larynx

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