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Which evolutionary mechanism is described as the process where individuals with certain traits are more likely to survive and reproduce?
Which evolutionary mechanism is described as the process where individuals with certain traits are more likely to survive and reproduce?
- Natural selection (correct)
- Nonrandom mating
- Migration
- Genetic drift
In which scenario is genetic drift more likely to have a significant impact?
In which scenario is genetic drift more likely to have a significant impact?
- In a population with nonrandom mating
- In a small population (correct)
- In a large population
- When there's no migration
What is the term for the phenomenon where allele frequencies change due to random chance?
What is the term for the phenomenon where allele frequencies change due to random chance?
- Nonrandom mating
- Natural selection
- Migration
- Genetic drift (correct)
Which process can lead to changes in allele frequencies when individuals move between populations?
Which process can lead to changes in allele frequencies when individuals move between populations?
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How does nonrandom mating influence genetic diversity?
How does nonrandom mating influence genetic diversity?
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Which mechanism, when applied, alters the relative proportion of homozygotes and heterozygotes in a population?
Which mechanism, when applied, alters the relative proportion of homozygotes and heterozygotes in a population?
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