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What type of mutation results in an alteration in the reading frame of DNA?
What type of mutation results in an alteration in the reading frame of DNA?
- Frameshift mutation (correct)
- Substitution mutation
- Insertion mutation
- Deletion mutation
Which process plays a major role in the genetic variability of sexually reproducing organisms by exchanging genetic information between chromosomes?
Which process plays a major role in the genetic variability of sexually reproducing organisms by exchanging genetic information between chromosomes?
- Mutation
- Selective breeding
- Genetic recombination (correct)
- Gene flow
What type of genetic variation involves discrete traits with an either/or outcome, like flower color in pea plants?
What type of genetic variation involves discrete traits with an either/or outcome, like flower color in pea plants?
- Polygenic traits
- Continuous traits
- Substitution mutations (correct)
- Mutation tracking
Which is a source of genetic variation that can be passed on to offspring and provides the basis for changes in generations of organisms?
Which is a source of genetic variation that can be passed on to offspring and provides the basis for changes in generations of organisms?
What type of genetic variation is characterized by appearing on a continuum and being influenced by multiple genes or environmental factors?
What type of genetic variation is characterized by appearing on a continuum and being influenced by multiple genes or environmental factors?
What is the primary cause of genetic variation within a population?
What is the primary cause of genetic variation within a population?
Which of the following is NOT an example of genetic variation?
Which of the following is NOT an example of genetic variation?
What is the significance of genetic variation in the context of natural selection?
What is the significance of genetic variation in the context of natural selection?
Which of the following best describes gene frequency?
Which of the following best describes gene frequency?
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats?
Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats?
What is gene flow and why is it important for genetic variation?
What is gene flow and why is it important for genetic variation?
What effect is observed when a small group of organisms leaves a larger population and colonizes a new area with reduced genetic variation?
What effect is observed when a small group of organisms leaves a larger population and colonizes a new area with reduced genetic variation?
How do homologous chromosomes contribute to genetic variation?
How do homologous chromosomes contribute to genetic variation?
What role does sexual reproduction play in generating genetic variation?
What role does sexual reproduction play in generating genetic variation?
What consequences can a bottleneck effect have on a population's genetic variation?
What consequences can a bottleneck effect have on a population's genetic variation?
