Although genetic screening has contributed to a reduced incidence of Tay-Sachs disease,
genetic screening cannot reveal whether an individual is at increased risk of disease later in life.
genetic screening puts people at higher risk of developing a disease like breast cancer.
genetic screening can result in the cancellation of a life insurance policy.
genetic screening cannot be used in determining if a fetus has a genetic disease.
genetic screening of parents produces no useful information for parents wanting to have children.
genetic screening can result in the cancellation of a life insurance policy.
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In the absence of predators, what do you think was the main selection factor affecting the average number of spots on male guppies?
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Zebra mussels were introduced into Lake St. Clair around 1988
The table lists the population densities (in grams dry weight per square meter of lake bottom) of native unionid mussels and exotic zebra mussels in the lake before and after this introduction. Both groups feed by filtering small particles from the water. Based on the information given, which of the following best describes the likely relationship between zebra mussels and unionids? Year Unionids Zebra mussels 1986 4.5 0.0 1990 3.7 4.6 1992 1.3 3.4 1994 0.1 3.2 A) Zebra mussels and unionids have no effect on each other. B) Zebra mussels exert a density-independent control on unionid populations. C) Zebra mussels exert a density-dependent control on unionid populations. D) Unionids exert a density-dependent control on zebra mussel populations. E) Unionids exert a density-independent control on zebra mussel populations.