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?

    <p>Genetics and ecology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main outcome of ecological interactions among organisms?

    <p>Evolution and speciation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    How can changes in gene frequency occur within a population?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the outcome of ecological interactions among organisms?

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

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