One of the Hardy-Weinberg assumptions states that the population is infinitely large. What influence might a small population size have on a Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

What will be an ideal response?


Sampling error would cause random and possibly significant fluctuations in determination of gene frequencies.

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A) boundary species. B) edge species. C) patch species. D) matrix species.

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The Equator Principles:

A) divide projects into high, medium, and low social and environmental risk and compel borrowers to meet standards for ecological protection and to consult with native peoples. B) are intended to set the world standard for those wanting to invest in companies following "good standards of corporate responsibility." C) are standards that rise above legal requirements for environmental performance in European nations. D) produce one of the world's most prevalent standards for sustainability reporting.

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When amino acids are degraded in cells, into what intermediate(s) of theĀ aerobic respiration process are the carbon skeletons of amino acids primarily converted?

A. Pyruvate B. Pyruvate and Citric acid cycle intermediates C. Citric acid cycle intermediates D. Pyruvate and acetyl-CoA E. Acetyl-CoA

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Plants that have their flowering inhibited by being exposed to bright lights at night are

a) short-day plants. b) long-day plants. c) short-night plants. d) day-neutral plants. e) devoid of phytochrome.

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