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anjilletteb

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on: Jul 10, 2018
A population is polymorphic for a trait if it is governed by two alleles and if the alleles are present at a frequency of __________.
 
  a. greater than 1
  b. less than 5
  c. less than 100
  d. greater than 20

Question 2

Which of the following best defines cline?
 
  a. a folk taxonomic category based on biological observations
  b. the existence of two or more distinct phenotypes within a population
  c. the distribution of a trait or allele across geographical space
  d. a group of local populations


jonathanballen97

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer a

Answer to Question 2

Answer c


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