The significance of genetic polymorphism in evolution relies on the fact that: a) such genetic polymorphisms do not change over time b) without genetic differences, natural selection cannot cause evolution c) phenotypic polymorphism is always the same as genetic polymorphism d) inbreeding increases the amount of genetic polymorphism in a population

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35. A.) The significance of genetic polymorphism in evolution relies on the fact that:

a) such genetic polymorphisms do not change over time

b) without genetic differences, natural selection cannot cause evolution

c) phenotypic polymorphism is always the same as genetic polymorphism

d) inbreeding increases the amount of genetic polymorphism in a population

 

B.) Stabilizing natural selection can occur when:

a) the mean phenotype is evolving to track a changing environment

b) the population is already at a peak on the adaptive landscape

c) the population is adapting to two different ecological niches

d) the selection differential is positive

 

C.) Evidence that Homo sapiens originated in Africa includes:

a) the highest heterozygosity per locus is found in East Asia

b) populations in Africa show evidence of founder effects

c) populations in Oceania and South America are quite similar

d) African populations show evidence of a genetic bottleneck

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