Why would we expect genotypic adaptive landscapes to have a rugged contour?

What will be an ideal response?


ANS:
Single mutations can have large phenotypic effects.

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a. RPR b. FTA-ABS c. VDRL d. TP-PA

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Members of phylum Nemertea have a tube-with-a-tube body plan

____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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When one species evolves a new phenotypic feature and another species evolves new adaptations in response, it is called

A) gene flow. B) genetic drift. C) sexual selection. D) stabilizing selection. E) coevolution.

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What are the two forms of fibrous connective tissue?

A. bone and blood B. adipose and cartilage C. loose fibrous and dense fibrous D. hyaline cartilage and elastic cartilage E. fibroblasts and matrix

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