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In a population of an asexually reproducing species, if trait A exists in 10% and trait B exists in 60%, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?
In a population of an asexually reproducing species, if trait A exists in 10% and trait B exists in 60%, which trait is likely to have arisen earlier?
- Trait A
- Both traits arose simultaneously
- Trait B (correct)
- Cannot be determined
How does the creation of variations in a species promote survival?
How does the creation of variations in a species promote survival?
- By reducing genetic diversity
- By increasing the likelihood of some individuals surviving changes in the environment (correct)
- By limiting natural selection
- By decreasing chances of adaptation
Based on Mendel's rules of inheritance, how many versions of each trait are present in a child?
Based on Mendel's rules of inheritance, how many versions of each trait are present in a child?
- Two versions (correct)
- Three versions
- Five versions
- Four versions
When comparing a child's traits to those of the parents, what contributes to the genetic material of the child?
When comparing a child's traits to those of the parents, what contributes to the genetic material of the child?
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In the study about earlobes in students and their parents, what do similar earlobe types between parents and children suggest?
In the study about earlobes in students and their parents, what do similar earlobe types between parents and children suggest?
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Why do human populations show a great deal of variation even though children bear all the basic features of a human being?
Why do human populations show a great deal of variation even though children bear all the basic features of a human being?
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