Evolution and Speciation

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Which process can lead to changes in gene frequency within a population?

Genetic drift
Both natural selection and genetic drift (correct)
Natural selection
None of the above

What is the main cause of phenotypic variation among individuals in a population?

Genes
Environment
Both genes and environment (correct)
None of the above

What are the factors that interact to produce new species?

Selection and drift
Physical and ecological processes
Both selection and drift, and physical and ecological processes (correct)
None of the above

Which fields can be integrated to study population genetics and ecology?

Genetics and ecology (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main outcome of ecological interactions among organisms?

Evolution and speciation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main factors that contribute to phenotypic variation among individuals in a population?

The main factors that contribute to phenotypic variation among individuals in a population are the combined effects of genes and environment. Signup and view all the answers

How can changes in gene frequency occur within a population?

Changes in gene frequency within a population can occur through both natural selection and random processes, such as genetic drift. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main processes that interact to produce new species?

The main processes that interact to produce new species are physical and ecological processes that interact with selection and drift. Signup and view all the answers

Which fields can be integrated to study population genetics and ecology?

Population genetics and ecology can be integrated through ecological tools and approaches. Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of ecological interactions among organisms?

The outcome of ecological interactions among organisms can influence the diversity of organisms and the extinction of species. Signup and view all the answers