To what does the term gene flow refer?
A. the random loss of genes through sampling error
B. the exchange of genetic material between populations of the same species
C. the genetic mutations that occur during meiosis
D. the movement of alleles from one chromosome to another
E. a random pattern of chromosome mutations
Answer: B
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An Archaeological ProblemThe following multiple-choice questions refer to the paragraph below. Base your answers on the information given below, your archaeological knowledge, and common sense.Recent excavations in the Levant have uncovered a small settlement of approximately twenty houses. These structures were circular in shape and had rock-wall foundations. A number of burials were found in a small cemetery adjacent to the settlement. Storage pits and roasting areas for preparing plant foods also were found, but there was no evidence for domesticated plants at the site. Animal bones from deer, gazelle, sheep, and goat were common at the site. The investigators noticed that a high number of young male animals were represented in the sheep bones. This difference was not noted among the
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Among chimps and bonobos, the largest social organizational unit is the __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word