Natural selection selects for or against certain
A) alleles. B) phenotypes. C) populations. D) genotypes. E) gene pools.
B
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A. Morphological characteristics B. Molecular characteristics C. Physiological and metabolic characteristics D. Biochemical characteristics
Which of the examples below are polymorphic traits? Select all that apply.
_____ Hair loss in malnourished, captive chimpanzees. _____ A population of lilies that contains equal proportions of both blue and white flowering individuals. _____ The A, B, and O blood types found in humans. _____ Lactose tolerance and intolerance in humans. _____ The change from white coat in winter to brown coat in summer in Arctic fox populations.
Nitrifying bacteria are important in the conversion of nitrogen gas to usable forms of nitrogen
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the genetic consequence of a homozygous translocation?
A) Inviable gamete formation (semisterility) B) Gene duplications and deletions C) Formation of abnormal chromatids following crossing-over D) Abnormal pairing during meiosis E) An alteration in the linkage relationships of genes